Willow Beach Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Willow Beach Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Northern Mockingbird among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/5/20264103–4143 Cook's Landing Rd, North Little Rock US-AR 34.79621, -92.357021 observed

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological SP1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

2/28/2026Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/1/2026

Gadwall

83/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

33/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

123/1/2026

Mallard

23/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

503/1/2026

Great Egret

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Northern Flicker

23/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

23/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Willow Beach Park for birding?
The best months to visit Willow Beach Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Willow Beach Park?
Notable species at Willow Beach Park include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Northern Mockingbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Willow Beach Park?
Birding at Willow Beach Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Willow Beach Park?
Willow Beach Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.