If you're planning a trip to Bald Knob NWR in the morning, there will be several of us from the Friends of Bald Knob group, showing folks around and helping with bird ID, etc. Feel free to join us. All are welcome.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz Friends of Bald Knob NWR
It was partly cloudy and warm, with a light wind on the bird survey today. 42 species were found. Was a slow day. Concentrated on water birds mostly so saw few Passerines. Black-bellied Whistling Duck numbers continue to increase. A few shorebirds were starting to show up. There are still some gallinules with small young and there are still a few Anhinga nests and Neotropic Cormorant nests with young. Here is my list for today:
Date: 9/2/26 2:55 pm From: Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> Subject: September 2026 ASCA Presentation - Dr. Maureen McClung - Lake Conway Renovation Project
Good afternoon!
Please join the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas (ASCA) on Thursday September 10th at 7 PM to hear Dr. Maureen McClung talk about her research into how the Lake Conway Renovation Project impacts bird communities that use the lake's habitats. Dr. McClung is a Professor of Biology and Chair of Environmental Studies at Hendrix College in Conway.
The Lake Conway Renovation Project near Mayflower, Arkansas, is a five-year initiative aimed at rebuilding the dam at Palarm Creek, improving recreational opportunities, and reducing sediment in the lakebed. The project requires draining much of the lake as the dam is rebuilt and allowing the growth of vegetation to break down much of the sediment in the lakebed. This change in habitat provides an opportunity to study how the project impacts the surrounding bird community, especially since the area has hosted several eBird hotspots prior to the onset of the lake drain. In spring 2026, she tasked her Field Ornithology course with designing a protocol for using eBird data to examine how the birds fare during and after the renovation project. In this talk, she will share the approach the class designed and some preliminary findings from 2020 through 2024, as well as advertise how the birding community can help contribute to this community-science driven effort. They need your help for this project to be successful, and all that's needed is for birders to do what they do best!
Dr. Maureen McClung is a Professor of Biology and Chair of Environmental Studies at Hendrix College in Conway where she teaches classes in ornithology, conservation biology, and animal behavior. She also enjoys doing research with students employing tools like game cameras and bird banding to study interactions between wildlife and humans. She grew up in Eureka Springs and attended college at Hendrix before earning her MSc at UNC-Chapel Hill studying tamarins in Peru and her PhD at the UA-Fayetteville studying songbirds in the Ozarks. She is married to Travis, a video producer, and has two sons, Felix and Harry, who play the trombone and piano, respectively. The jury is still out on whether they will love nature as much as mom, but she has her fingers crossed.
Some of you may recall the keynote talk at the Spring state meeting about
Wendell Barry. There is an article on PBS news saying that he passed away
today.
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Mr. Berry and the life he lead. He was
from the same part of Kentucky as my father. He was also the same age as my
dad. So they grew up in a beautiful area and would have known the same
things. But, as I traveled through that part of Kentucky last fall I was
appalled by what I saw along the Ohio River. There were gigantic factories
along the river that stretched on for miles. Dow Silicones, North American
Stainless, Steel Technologies LLC are just some of the factories. It made
me sad. I loved that area I saw as a child when we visited family.
I’ve often wondered what Mr. Barry thought about those factories. I kind of
think I know the answer.
Sandy Berger
PS. There is a downed tree in the middle of the Arkansas River, between Van
Buren and Fort Smith. It has been chosen as a roosting site for at least 5,
possibly 6, species of heron/egrets including the White Ibis. There may be
a pair of juvenile Little Blue there too. It’s quite far from shore and is
getting quite dark when the birds arrive.
Date: 9/1/26 4:03 pm From: Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...> Subject: Upcoming ASCA Field Trips
Everyone is invited to join the upcoming field trips for the Audubon
Society of Central Arkansas (ASCA). All trips are open to the public.
Birders of all experience levels are welcome. You do not have to be an ASCA
member to attend. People may leave a trip at any time.
For more information, contact ASCA Field Trip Coordinator Sarah Morris at
<sarahmorris.ark...> or (870) 926-7127. For the Beginner Birder
Outings, contact the project leader, Ariana Remmel, at
<ariana.remmel...>
*September 19 – Pine Bluff area*
*Meet: *9 a.m. at Boyd Point Wastewater Facility
The group will meet at the Boyd Point Wastewater Facility
<https://ebird.org/hotspot/L504941> to look for ducks and gulls. Because
the facility is behind a locked gate, we will start here at 9 a.m. so an
employee can let the group in. This portion of the field trip will
primarily involve birding by vehicle. Restrooms will not be readily
available at this stop.
Next, we’ll head to the AGFC Gov. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center
<https://ebird.org/hotspot/L504959?rank=hc>, where restrooms will be
available. The area has diverse habitats, including cypress and tupelo
swamps, open water, and wetlands. Walking is on paved trails and
boardwalks. If time permits, we'll also check Lake Saracen.
*What to bring:*
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Binocular or scope (if available)
- Lunch
*Meeting Location:*
Boyd Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
900 Island Harbor Marina Road, Pine Bluff
GPS: 34.270797, -91.972484
Meet in the parking lot area just inside the gate. If the gate is not yet
open, wait just outside it.
Little Rock area: Meet at 8 a.m. at the Dixon Road commuter lot, Exit 3 off
I-530 South (34.67215202740333, -92.26640124582458).
Are you curious about birds or looking for opportunities to practice your
bird watching skills? Join us for an outing designed for beginner birders
and folks who want to practice the basics.
*Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. from September 5-23*,
we’ll walk a ~1.5-mile loop through *Two Rivers Park
<https://ebird.org/hotspot/L211862>*, starting from the bridge on River
Mountain Road. A paved trail will take us over the Little Maumelle River,
through vibrant pine-dominated woods, and alongside lush wetland habitat.
As we go, two group leaders will cover skills such as how to use
binoculars, how to identify birds, and how to use habitat clues to find
birds. (We’ll have a few pairs of binoculars available to borrow during the
outing.) Birders and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels are
encouraged to participate!
*Schedule*
1. Saturday, September 5, at 9 a.m.
2. Wednesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m.
3. Saturday, September 12, at 9 a.m.
4. Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30 a.m.
5. Saturday, September 19, at 9 a.m.
6. Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 a.m.
*Location*
We’ll gather at the base of the bridge near the roundabout 15 minutes
before the scheduled outing time. Look for the group by the interpretive
sign about the Arkansas River Trail. If you arrive late, you can catch up
with the group by following the bridge path.
4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
GPS: 34.797585, -92.382828
*Note: If using a maps app to navigate (which is encouraged), be sure to
set the address as Two Rivers Park Bridge, NOT Two Rivers Park (which will
take you to a different entrance).*
The bridge entrance to the park is accessible from the interchange between
I-430 and Cantrell Road (Hwy 10) in Little Rock. If arriving via I-430
(from either direction), take Exit 9 to Cantrell Rd and follow signs to
River Mountain Road. If traveling west on Cantrell, take the I-430 S ramp
to River Mountain Road. If traveling east on Cantrell, exit right before
you go over the bridge (in front of the Tide Cleaner building) and take a
left under the bridge toward River Mountain Road. After making the hairpin
turn onto River Mountain Road, follow the road past the houses and all the
way down the hill till you see the river. You can park at the boat launch
or in the lot at the base of the bridge.
*Access notes:*
The parking lot has a few ADA-compliant parking spaces.
There are restrooms and a water fountain in the parking lot.
The paved trail over the bridge and throughout the park is wheelchair
accessible.
The trail does not have evenly spaced benches, but picnic tables and
seating will be available at our halfway point.
*Inclement weather plan:*
If there’s heavy rain and/or lightning in the forecast for the morning,
consider these trips canceled. We won’t make any special announcement about
cancellations, so use your best judgment.
*For more information, contact project leader Ariana Remmel at *
*<ariana.remmel...>* <ariana.remmel...>*.*
There are no ASCA field trips planned in October. Instead, we encourage
birders to attend the following events:
- The *Birding Festival of the South* in Hot Springs is scheduled for
October 8-10. For more information or to register, visit
https://www.hotsprings.org/events/birding-festival-of-the-south/.
- The *Arkansas Bird Alliance’s (formerly Arkansas Audubon Society)* *2026
Fall Conference* will be held in Russellville on October 16-17. To
register for this event or for more information, visit
https://arbirds.org.
A couple of our local birders found some uncommon to rare birds recently in the Fort Smith area. Pam Carney found three juvenile White Ibis roosting with Cattle Egrets on the Crawford County side of the Arkansas River at Van Buren. They were on a snag in the river. Eagle-eyed Matt Matlock found a juvenile Cave Swallow hanging with Cliff Swallows on a snag at Frog Bayou WMA at Ozark Lake/Dyer Bay on the Arkansas River. Tis the season for wanderers.
Sandy Berger
PS. A reminder. Birding in and Around Fort Smith is hosting a field trip to Sunnymede Park and Carol Ann Cross Park right here in town on September 12.
Date: 8/29/26 9:41 pm From: JOSEPH CAMBRE <jccambre49...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob NWR -- Recently Reported in the Area
Nice..
On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM Patricia McLean <
<000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Nicer temps this morning. The manager, Paul Provence, has done an
> outstanding job keeping the available cells perfect for waders and
> shorebirds, in spite of the tremendous and ongoing drought.
>
> Several new and continuing migrants:
>
> MOSTLY IN CELLS 2 AND 3 American Golden Plover
> Semipalmated Plover
> Buff-breasted Sandpiper
> Red-necked Phalarope
> Wilson's Phalarope
> Dowitchers (both)
> Stilt Sandpiper
> Black-necked Stilt
> Pectoral Sandpiper
> Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers
> Western Sandpiper
> Baird's Sandpiper
> Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs
> Sora
>
> MINGO CREEK RD
> Neotropic Cormorant
> Sanderling (not relocated by others)
>
> NOT SEEN OR REPORTED IN PAST WEEK
> Fulvous Whistling-Duck
> Tricolored Heron
> Roseate Spoonbill
> American Avocet
> Black-bellied Plover
> Anhinga
> Swallow-tailed Kite
>
> REPORTED TODAY BY OTHERS BUT NOT CONFIRMED
> Least Bittern
> Long-billed Curlew
>
> Patty McLean and Michael Linz
> The Roadrunners
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Date: 8/29/26 11:23 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Bald Knob NWR -- Recently Reported in the Area
Nicer temps this morning. The manager, Paul Provence, has done an outstanding job keeping the available cells perfect for waders and shorebirds, in spite of the tremendous and ongoing drought.
Several new and continuing migrants:
MOSTLY IN CELLS 2 AND 3 American Golden PloverSemipalmated PloverBuff-breasted SandpiperRed-necked PhalaropeWilson's PhalaropeDowitchers (both)Stilt Sandpiper Black-necked StiltPectoral Sandpiper Least and Semipalmated SandpipersWestern Sandpiper Baird's SandpiperLesser and Greater YellowlegsSora
MINGO CREEK RDNeotropic CormorantSanderling (not relocated by others)
NOT SEEN OR REPORTED IN PAST WEEKFulvous Whistling-Duck Tricolored HeronRoseate SpoonbillAmerican AvocetBlack-bellied PloverAnhingaSwallow-tailed Kite
REPORTED TODAY BY OTHERS BUT NOT CONFIRMEDLeast BitternLong-billed Curlew
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 8/28/26 11:46 am From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - August 27
Time Started: 0700
Time ended: 1333
The bird survey started off overcast, mild and mostly calm, turning warm and mostly clear with a light wind toward mid day. 50 species were found. There were numerous migrants around so I spent most of my effort on woodland Passerines. We still have several active Anhinga and Neotropic Cormorant nests on Pintail Lake. Here is my list for yesterday:
Date: 8/27/26 11:19 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Red-necked Phalaropes at Bald Knob NWR (White County)
Two Red-necked Phalaropes were found yesterday morning by Roger Massey in Cell 2 at the refuge. They continue today in the same area and have been seen by multiple birders. Here's a copy of Roger's checklist with a photo. https://ebird.org/checklist/S387047224 Also seen today at the refuge:Wilson's PhalaropesSoraWillow Flycatcher
...and nearby on Mingo Creek Rd:Neotropic CormorantSanderlingYellow Warblers
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 8/26/26 6:17 am From: Michael Ferrara <00000fca8e4de7ff-dmarc-request...> Subject: Arkansas Bird Alliance Fall Convention Call to Meeting
Hello Arkansas birders,
The Fall 2026 Arkansas Bird Alliance convention will be held on October 16-18, 2026, at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Get ready for outstanding speakers and field trips! Field trips will include great birding destinations with amazing guides, a banding observation opportunity, and a beginner-friendly option on Saturday. On Sunday, three location options are offered, including Holla Bend NWR, birding around Lake Dardanelle, and Adkins Bottoms.
On Friday night Chris Kellner, Professor of Wildlife Science at Arkansas Tech University, will speak about the results from a collaborative research study on the movement and habitat selection of Rusty Blackbirds wintering in the Arkansas River Valley. This research was done in collaboration with his graduate student, Roxy Ohanyan. Chris will also summarize what Christmas Bird Count Data reveals about long-term population trends for this fascinating and rapidly declining species.
Saturday afternoon's symposium will feature a panel discussion about conservation easements. Conservation easements allow private landowners to play a critical role in protecting wildlife habitat, water resources, and open spaces for future generations. Land trusts, nonprofits, and government agencies hold and maintain these easements. The Nature Conservancy manages conservation easements across the US, including over 25,000 acres in Arkansas. This session will provide an overview of conservation easements from both sides—that of the landowner and of TNC—and also touch on other voluntary land conservation strategies available to private landowners. It will also introduce local land trusts and conservation partners who use this and similar tools. Anna Metrailer, Director of Protection for The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas, will be our presenter. She manages conservation land transactions across the state working closely with private landowners, public partners and other conservation organizations to advance protection of our lands and waters for people and nature. She has over 15 years of experience working for environmental organizations and has been in this role for 6 years. Anna has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. We are hoping for a lively Q & A session! Bring your questions about conservation easements, or email them in advance to Lynn Foster, <lfoster5211...><mailto:<lfoster5211...>.
On Saturday evening, our featured speaker will be Ryan Parker, the Arkansas State Coordinator at Quail Forever. Ryan will be presenting to us about habitat restoration on private lands, with a focus on how members can get involved and better improve your properties to support wildlife.
Field Trip Coordinator Patty McLean has done a fabulous job putting together interesting field trips for us, with 10 guided field trips over three days. These include a banding field trip, easy trips that involve birding by car, and trips to some of the top birding locations in the region including Lake Dardanelle State Park, Holla Bend NWR and Atkins Bottoms. Please take time to look at the options that Patty has planned, and you’ll find it hard to choose!
Last but not least, we will once again hold our silent auction. It's not too early to be thinking about items to donate! Please bring new/like new items to be donated for sale. Used items, including books, can be offered on our “Free Table.”
We hope you can join us for an entertaining and educational weekend of birding, learning, and gathering with friends! Contact Michael Ferrara with any questions at <mcferrara44...><mailto:<mcferrara44...>.
Date: 8/25/26 3:42 pm From: Cailin Swingle <cailin.swingle...> Subject: Arkansas Birding Alliance (formerly AAS) - Call for News of Members by Monday, September 7th
As always, Em did a fantastic job coordinating all of the features and columns, including the News of Members column, which I edit.
Now is the opportunity for ARBA members to share what's been going on in their birding world the last few months. Please reach out to me directly with your Birdy News to be featured in the Fall issue later this year!
Some ideas:
- share about recent volunteer work (or paid!) you've participated in that benefits Arkansas birds
- tell us about a birding adventure, and include pictures for extra fun
- have you created art (poem, book, painting, etc) that ARBA members would enjoy? share it with us!
- do you know of local bird-related events that our members should be aware of? if so, they may get featured in upcoming newsletters depending on timing
Date: 8/22/26 10:44 am From: Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...> Subject: Marbled Godwit continuing
Marbled Godwit continues at the Darrel Saul Minnow Farm. Nancy Young and I
got great looks at it and others at 34°56′57″ N 91°38′24″ W. We also
continued past those coordinates to the McBee cemetery road where we
traveled alongside the field. We were able to go up the levee and get more
great looks from there.
Date: 8/21/26 4:18 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - August 21
Time Started: 0700
Time Finished: 1437
It was mostly overcast and warm, with a little on and off wind, on the survey today. The clouds kept it from getting too hot. 52 species were found. A few migrant Passerines were around. Black-bellied Whistling Duck numbers are increasing as they start to stage on Pintail and Lotus Lakes. Anhinga and Cattle Egret young are fledging on Pintail Lake now and at least two Neotropic Cormorant nests are active with young. It hasn't rained in a month or more and things are getting vary dry down here. Here is my list for today:
Date: 8/21/26 4:35 am From: Jerry Butler <jerrysharon.butler...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob
I was at Bald Knob Tuesday and it was good. Rosette Spoonbill in Section 2.
Also silts phalarope upland sandpiper black bellied ducks and an avocet.
Yes I would say it is worth a trip. I saw one spoonbill along the creek
roosting in the same cypress tree where the storks hung out a few years ago
it’s a long jaunt from Fort Smith though. 55 species and no woodpeckers.
Peace and Birds. Jerry Butler
On Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
> Has anyone been to Bald Knob recently? Is it worth visiting this weekend?
>
> Thanks,
> Sandy Berger
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Date: 8/19/26 1:19 pm From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: You’re Invited to Participate in the Fall 2026 WMA Work Day on Sept. 12
It's almost time for the Great Arkansas Clean Up, which runs Sep 12 through Oct 30.
I've recently seen posts from people who think birders are the reason for so much litter. And, like you, we know this is far from the truth. In fact, I know that many of us actually clean up trash found on our favorite trails and birding locations. So here's a chance to show them how much we truly care about the environment!
To start, Arkansas Game and Fish is sponsoring a clean up event on Sept 12 (see below).
Let's do this! Pick your favorite WMA listed below -- or clean up portions of any nearby WMA on Sept 12 -- and do what you can to clean up other people's left behinds. I bet you find lots of aluminum cans, plastic bags, cigarette butts and fishing lures with hooks attached.
The Friends of Bald Knob NWR Facebook group has been participating in this Clean Up at the refuge for the past several years, and it has made a big difference in the amount of trash left behind. My intuition is that people care more about their environment when they notice it's level of care. (Interestingly enough, I did a small research project on this for my statistics class...way back when...indicating that less trash is left behind when users volunteer to clean up the parks. Not sure of the validity of that today but it was certainly a surprising finding back then.)
So please join us if you can!
Patty McLean Conway AR
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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is opening up opportunities throughout the state to pitch in and help care for the woods, water and wildlife responsible for our nickname, The Natural State.
Volunteers are invited to sign up for specific projects at the following WMA locations at 8 a.m. on Sept. 12:
- Big Lake WMA
- Dave Donaldson Black River WMA
- George H. Dunklin Jr. Bayou Meto WMA
- Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA
- Holland Bottoms WMA
- Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA
- Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA
This WMA work day is not only ideal for hunters interested in enhancing access and maintaining wildlife habitat, but also for high school students meeting community service volunteer requirements under the LEARNS Act, caring for a resource they love and enjoy.
All ages are welcome to sign up for the location most convenient and valuable to you. Click here to sign up.
Date: 8/19/26 8:04 am From: Than Boves <0000066ff0d310d7-dmarc-request...> Subject: A-State Bird Observatory Fall Banding
Hi all - Once again, the most exciting time of the year is upon us....fall migration! Over the next few months, billions of birds will migrate south from their breeding grounds in Canada and the US in hopes of making it to their wintering grounds in the southern US, Mexico, Central and South America, and islands of the Caribbean. Along the way, many birds will stop right here in Jonesboro to refuel and prepare themselves for the dangerous journey ahead (which includes ridiculous non-stop flights across the Gulf of Mexico). Here at A-State Bird Observatory, we experience this journey vicariously by studying these birds, which includes setting up nets on campus, capturing some of these migrants, collecting data from them (such as age, sex, body condition, symbionts, etc.), marking them with unique leg bands in case others re-capture them, and then releasing them unharmed.
We would like to invite you all to come join us at the A-State Bird Observatory in Jonesboro to also (kind of) experience the phenomenon of avian migration! Every Wednesday and Sunday mornings starting next week (Sun, Aug 30), we will be opening nets, catching birds, and learning about them. The exact dates and starting times are below:
Date
Day
Time
8/30
Sun
6:30 AM
9/2
Wed
6:35 AM
9/6
Sun
6:35 AM
9/9
Wed
6:40 AM
9/13
Sun
6:40 AM
9/16
Wed
6:45 AM
9/20
Sun
6:45 AM
9/23
Wed
6:50 AM
9/27
Sun
6:50 AM
9/30
Wed
6:55 AM
10/4
Sun
7:00 AM
10/7
Wed
7:00 AM
10/11
Sun
7:05 AM
10/14
Wed
7:05 AM
10/18
Sun
7:10 AM
If you have not yet joined us, here is the location of the A-State Bird Observatory:
We will typically have 8-12 nets open for 2.5-3 hrs each morning. We almost always catch some birds, but some days are better than others (just like life). If there is precipitation, we will not be opening the nets. You can park in the grassy field east of the woods.
Feel free to share this info with others and hope to see some of you out this Fall!
Date: 8/19/26 8:01 am From: Dedra Gerard <000002df2472bba2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Field trips
Thank you.
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On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 8:17 AM, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
Speaking of field trips, our Fort Smith group Birding in and Around Fort Smith will be having our first fall field trip on September 12. It’ll be here in Fort Smith and we’ll be birding at Sunnymede Park and then going to Carol Ann Cross Park. Meet at Sunnymede at 7:00 a.m.
All are welcome. Find us on Facebook.
Sandy Berger
Date: 8/19/26 6:17 am From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> Subject: Field trips
Speaking of field trips, our Fort Smith group Birding in and Around Fort
Smith will be having our first fall field trip on September 12. It’ll be
here in Fort Smith and we’ll be birding at Sunnymede Park and then going to
Carol Ann Cross Park. Meet at Sunnymede at 7:00 a.m.
Date: 8/18/26 11:27 am From: Daniel Denman <denmanster...> Subject: Ruddy Turnstone and Piping Plovers
Jake Hosterler, of Pocahontas called me today to let me know he is looking at some Ruddy Turnstone and a pair of Piping Plover at Lake AshBaugh, as well as a good handful of other shorebirds. (10 miles East of Pocahontas, AR). https://maps.app.goo.gl/QvpmM2yNBpRE7Y8GA?g_st=ac
Date: 8/18/26 7:27 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Bald Knob NWR Update, Aug 17
The number of shorebirds and waders has grown exponentially over the past week with several species coming and going. And we got some much-needed rain out there too!!
Recent birds of interest, not including the more common ones:
DUCKSBlack-bellied Whistling-Duck Fulvous Whistling-Duck (altho may have moved to an inaccessible area on the refuge)
TERNSBlack TernForster's Tern Least Tern
SHOREBIRDSWilson's PhalaropeStilt SandpiperShort-billed and Long-billed DowitcherWilson's Snipe Upland SandpiperBlack-bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverBaird's SandpiperWestern Sandpiper
WADERSRoseate SpoonbillBlack-crowned Night-heron White Ibis Glossy Ibis and an unidentifiable juvenile dark ibis Tricolored Heron (which was seen only one morning at the south pond on Mingo Creek Road)
MISCELLANEOUS/OTHERNeotropic Cormorant (only on Mingo Creek Rd in south pond)Swallow-tailed Kite (seen one morning only--Aug 10)Large flocks of Mississippi Kites (100+)Sedge WrenNorthern Bobwhite (we had 50+ fly across the road in front of us, just east of Mingo Creek Rd)
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 8/17/26 8:39 am From: <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> Subject: Birds and Water
During this extreme heat bird lovers need to remember to provide water for the birds for drinking and bathing. In our hectic lifestyles, this is one important habitat element that may not come to mind. Birds need water every day of the year for drinking and bathing. In my surveys over multiple states, only one birdbath in 100 had water. Are you the one percent that always has water available? It helps to have water placed in a shady location with perches close by so birds can access and wet birds can escape predators. If such a location in not possible, at least make sure your sources contain water all of the time.
Most of my birds are relatively quiet now. This makes it more difficult for me to know what species are still in my yard. The Carolina Wrens, Tufted Titmouse, Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied, and Pileated Woodpeckers, and Northern Cardinals are still pretty vocal. The calls of the Summer Tanagers, Blue-gray gnatcatchers, Red-eyed Vireo, Great-crested Flycatchers, Yellow-billed Cuckoos and others are now infrequent. My four waters are in the backyard where I can see and monitor the birds and water availability at all times. Birds also come to the sprinkler when I am watering the hummingbird and pollinator flowers. Do your birdbaths have water? It is critical for their survival.
Another reminder, it is not too early to start preparing for Fall and Winter habitat needs. Skip mowing and let the seed heads develop for Fall and Winter feeding. Be working on making sure your brush piles are well developed to protect the birds in winter weather and provide another foraging substrate.
Date: 8/14/26 3:13 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - Aug. 14
Start Time: 0640
Stop Time: 1326
The survey started off clear, warm and calm but soon turned hot and windy. 55 species were found. Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are starting to stage early at Red Slough this year with most being on Lotus and Pintail Lakes. Huge numbers of vultures appeared to be migrating as they were in huge groups very high up and appeared to be moving southwest. A lot were too far away to I.D. to exact species but most appeared to be Turkey Vultures. I have seen them do this in the late summer several times before. No storks or spoonbills yet. Here is my list for today:
Date: 8/13/26 8:47 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Tricolored Heron at Magness Lake
Terry Butker just called to report a Tricolored Heron at Magness Lake (Cleburne County) -- the Swan Pond.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 8/13/26 8:12 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Tricolored Heron at Mingo Creek Road (White County)
CORRECTION. The TRICOLORED HERON is on the south pond at Mingo Creek Road in White County.
Patty
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On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote: Terry Butker just called to report a Tricolored Heron at Magness Lake (Cleburne County) -- the Swan Pond.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 8/10/26 8:20 am From: Joseph Neal <0000078cbd583d7c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite at Bald Knob NWR
We have Swallow-tailed Kites up here in NWA, including a record 4 that were photographed in one tree yesterday. I don't know if we re-found the 4 yesterday, but maybe, since there were so many kites in the air, high and low. Very exciting. Here is my report just for Joan and I posted to eBird this morning. This link does not require you to sign in to eBird to view it: https://ebird.org/checklist/S381966700. This is all private land. The kites we are seeing are all from county roads.
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Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite at Bald Knob NWR
Just heard from Glenn Wyatt that Kenny Nations found a Swallow-tailed Kite at the refuge this morning. If you go, check above the trees and the open fields. It was seen and photographed south of Huntsman Road flying above the trees. Glenn last saw it heading southeast along Overflow Creek Rd (about a mile south of Birch Pond).
The Mississippi Kites were quite numerous mid-day yesterday over the Central Agri Fields. We counted 28 but, as hard as we tried, we couldn't turn any into a Swallow-tailed. What a difference a day makes.
Date: 8/10/26 8:14 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite at Bald Knob NWR
Just heard from Glenn Wyatt that Kenny Nations found a Swallow-tailed Kite at the refuge this morning. If you go, check above the trees and the open fields. It was seen and photographed south of Huntsman Road flying above the trees. Glenn last saw it heading southeast along Overflow Creek Rd (about a mile south of Birch Pond).
The Mississippi Kites were quite numerous mid-day yesterday over the Central Agri Fields. We counted 28 but, as hard as we tried, we couldn't turn any into a Swallow-tailed. What a difference a day makes.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Tonight purple Martins are streaming over Beaver lake heading south west. If someone is in Rogers I would check their past roosting sights.
I also just started reading “A world on the wing” this afternoon, so fascinating!
Nancy
Beaver Lake
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Date: 8/9/26 6:00 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob NWR
Wonderful report, Ian, and congratulations!
Two more birds to add to yesterday's bird list. Michael and I went in the evening (couldn't make the field trip due to two events in Conway). We got there around 6:30p and found a Ruddy Turnstone and a Piping Plover. The Fulvous Whistling-Ducks were still present. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
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On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM, Ian Thomas<ian.t.thomas...> wrote: What a great day!
I'm a new birder and I added 28 species to my life list today! I wanted to say thank you for a great trip. Sarah, ASCA, and all you good birders have made me feel so welcome. The roseate spoonbill and grasshopper sparrows were particular highlights!
I know every day won't be like this one, but I'll take it while I can!
Ian Thomas
On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...> wrote:
Despite the rain, it’s been a good morning to visit Bald Knob NWR: roseate spoonbill, black bellied and fulvous whistling ducks, glossy and white ibis, black and Forster terns, lots of herons, egrets and other shorebirds.
Sarah Morris
Date: 8/8/26 3:25 pm From: Ian Thomas <ian.t.thomas...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob NWR
What a great day!
I'm a new birder and I added 28 species to my life list today! I wanted to
say thank you for a great trip. Sarah, ASCA, and all you good birders have
made me feel so welcome. The roseate spoonbill and grasshopper sparrows
were particular highlights!
I know every day won't be like this one, but I'll take it while I can!
Ian Thomas
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> Despite the rain, it’s been a good morning to visit Bald Knob NWR: roseate
> spoonbill, black bellied and fulvous whistling ducks, glossy and white
> ibis, black and Forster terns, lots of herons, egrets and other shorebirds.
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> Sarah Morris
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Date: 8/8/26 9:18 am From: Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...> Subject: Bald Knob NWR
Despite the rain, it’s been a good morning to visit Bald Knob NWR: roseate
spoonbill, black bellied and fulvous whistling ducks, glossy and white
ibis, black and Forster terns, lots of herons, egrets and other shorebirds.
Date: 8/8/26 6:16 am From: jttllt <000001df0ca37a3b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: WMAs and Critical Habitats
Exactly. Thank you. We do not know what we do not know. Until one or more of us sits down with the actual decision makers, and have real cogent conversation, we simply have no idea about what they are faced with and how WE can best help them.Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Gmail <butchchq8...> Date: 8/8/26 7:52 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Re: WMAs and Critical Habitats I hate to play devil's advocate here, but is it possible that AGFC had other factors to contend with that affected the timing decision? For example, the availability personnel and equipment? Controlled burns are not 2-man jobs. Is it possible that they have to balance employee schedules and availability through the summer to ensure the safety of the burns? And if there are burns at various locations, is it possible they are rotating equipment around to the various sites? Regarding the timing itself, the deeper we get into the summer droughts, the greater the chances of having to deal with uncontrolled burns as a results of lightening strikes, and the greater the chances that a controlled burn could become uncontrolled.We can lament the short-term issues and debate it all day long, but until we are on the inside sitting in the decision meetings, we'll never know, nor do we really need to know all the factors that go into making these decisions. If we want that, then we should go work for the AGFC.Yes, it is possible that they could have moved that date back and that a simple conversation could affect future timing decisions. But it is also possible that its not an optimality-based decision, but one based on the lesser of the other evils to contend with.Just sayin'.ButchBella VistaOn Aug 7, 2026, at 20:58, Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:I was searching the web for something else and found this article on the burn done at Camp Robinson (now Lake Conway WMA). It was even bigger than we knew and I certainly wish we hadn't been there during it.I acknowledge that they certainly needed to burn the Prairie areas, partly to limit the growth of sweet gum and other highly invasive plants. I commend them for this difficult but important work. I just wish a month later would have worked for this schedule. It was difficult to deal with.Big, beautiful burn sparks new growth for prairie habitat on Camp Robinson SUA • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
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Patty On Fri, Aug 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote: Now that we have a paying voice with AGFC, there are some things we can/should address with their leadership, beginning with habitat issues.Many WMA managers have been doing an excellent job in many areas where habitat improvements are possible. Kudos to them for these much-needed and deeply appreciated efforts. However, one area that has seen significant improvement but also has some much-needed reform is the Camp Robinson portion of the newly named Lake Conway WMA in Faulkner County. Michael Linz and I were there last month and again a few days ago. We found several large areas that were being burned. All the butterfly and pollinator plants we had previously seen were completely destroyed. And why? What purpose could possibly be more important than supporting our highly valued pollinators? A rampant disease, perhaps? Well maybe. But I suspect this burn had to do with quail, which they have managed here for years. And while we love quail, we cannot put them above other native, non-invasive species, particularly those that provide tremendous benefits up and down the food chain. When we were there last month, they had just recently torn out lush habitat in some green spaces. During breeding season! I can't even begin to tell you how disturbing this was to see. I thought these people were biologists, and perhaps they are, but obviously they care very little for the other species that depend on specific habitats to successfully raise their young. Why were these removal activities being done during the breeding season!?! I would have much less issue with them taking out some of these thickets during other times of the year but absolutely not during breeding season nor when the butterflies and other pollinators need these resources to sustain their populations. No. No. No. And no exception.One additional issue about the burning that has repeatedly been brought to their attention: these burns are conducted so frequently that the Bachman's Sparrow, which used to breed here, is now likely extirpated. We have searched and searched for them in all the various habitats over the last sev
eral years where we once found them, and now nothing. Not a single one. Bachman's Sparrows need fire in the landscape but much less frequently than "Camp" management is scheduling. This needs to change.On a positive (but also sad) note, they have made significant and important improvements to the natural landscape here, which has allowed a plethora of lovely native, flowering plants to thrive. Before the fire, we saw numerous fields filled with butterfly weed, rattlesnake master, rosepink, Prairie coreopsis, mountain mints, meadowbeauty, ironweed, and verbena, not to mention a variety of sunflowers. We also found a few wooly rosemallows with several tunnel bees feeding on them, covered in pollen. Every single cluster is now burned to a crisp, leaving nothing for pollinators. It's difficult to comprehend why this needs to happen this time of year and why so frequently. Surely there is a better procedure to sustain the entirety of species and not just the quail.We have every reason to expect to be heard now and taken seriously. I know that some of you on this listserv work for AGFC and are already aware of these problems. Please help us correct this to favor a variety of other iconic species beyond quail. Thank you for listening and let's all pray that these harmful practices cease. Our state lands are for all of us to enjoy. Let's make sure that's the case by letting our voices be heard.Patty McLean and Michael Linz Conway Arkansas
I was searching the web for something else and found this article on the burn done at Camp Robinson (now Lake Conway WMA). It was even bigger than we knew and I certainly wish we hadn't been there during it.
I acknowledge that they certainly needed to burn the Prairie areas, partly to limit the growth of sweet gum and other highly invasive plants. I commend them for this difficult but important work. I just wish a month later would have worked for this schedule. It was difficult to deal with.
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On Fri, Aug 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote: Now that we have a paying voice with AGFC, there are some things we can/should address with their leadership, beginning with habitat issues.
Many WMA managers have been doing an excellent job in many areas where habitat improvements are possible. Kudos to them for these much-needed and deeply appreciated efforts.
However, one area that has seen significant improvement but also has some much-needed reform is the Camp Robinson portion of the newly named Lake Conway WMA in Faulkner County. Michael Linz and I were there last month and again a few days ago. We found several large areas that were being burned. All the butterfly and pollinator plants we had previously seen were completely destroyed. And why? What purpose could possibly be more important than supporting our highly valued pollinators? A rampant disease, perhaps? Well maybe. But I suspect this burn had to do with quail, which they have managed here for years. And while we love quail, we cannot put them above other native, non-invasive species, particularly those that provide tremendous benefits up and down the food chain.
When we were there last month, they had just recently torn out lush habitat in some green spaces. During breeding season! I can't even begin to tell you how disturbing this was to see.
I thought these people were biologists, and perhaps they are, but obviously they care very little for the other species that depend on specific habitats to successfully raise their young.
Why were these removal activities being done during the breeding season!?! I would have much less issue with them taking out some of these thickets during other times of the year but absolutely not during breeding season nor when the butterflies and other pollinators need these resources to sustain their populations. No. No. No. And no exception.
One additional issue about the burning that has repeatedly been brought to their attention: these burns are conducted so frequently that the Bachman's Sparrow, which used to breed here, is now likely extirpated. We have searched and searched for them in all the various habitats over the last several years where we once found them, and now nothing. Not a single one. Bachman's Sparrows need fire in the landscape but much less frequently than "Camp" management is scheduling. This needs to change.
On a positive (but also sad) note, they have made significant and important improvements to the natural landscape here, which has allowed a plethora of lovely native, flowering plants to thrive. Before the fire, we saw numerous fields filled with butterfly weed, rattlesnake master, rosepink, Prairie coreopsis, mountain mints, meadowbeauty, ironweed, and verbena, not to mention a variety of sunflowers. We also found a few wooly rosemallows with several tunnel bees feeding on them, covered in pollen. Every single cluster is now burned to a crisp, leaving nothing for pollinators.
It's difficult to comprehend why this needs to happen this time of year and why so frequently. Surely there is a better procedure to sustain the entirety of species and not just the quail.
We have every reason to expect to be heard now and taken seriously. I know that some of you on this listserv work for AGFC and are already aware of these problems. Please help us correct this to favor a variety of other iconic species beyond quail.
Thank you for listening and let's all pray that these harmful practices cease. Our state lands are for all of us to enjoy. Let's make sure that's the case by letting our voices be heard.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz Conway Arkansas
Now that we have a paying voice with AGFC, there are some things we can/should address with their leadership, beginning with habitat issues.
Many WMA managers have been doing an excellent job in many areas where habitat improvements are possible. Kudos to them for these much-needed and deeply appreciated efforts.
However, one area that has seen significant improvement but also has some much-needed reform is the Camp Robinson portion of the newly named Lake Conway WMA in Faulkner County. Michael Linz and I were there last month and again a few days ago. We found several large areas that were being burned. All the butterfly and pollinator plants we had previously seen were completely destroyed. And why? What purpose could possibly be more important than supporting our highly valued pollinators? A rampant disease, perhaps? Well maybe. But I suspect this burn had to do with quail, which they have managed here for years. And while we love quail, we cannot put them above other native, non-invasive species, particularly those that provide tremendous benefits up and down the food chain.
When we were there last month, they had just recently torn out lush habitat in some green spaces. During breeding season! I can't even begin to tell you how disturbing this was to see.
I thought these people were biologists, and perhaps they are, but obviously they care very little for the other species that depend on specific habitats to successfully raise their young.
Why were these removal activities being done during the breeding season!?! I would have much less issue with them taking out some of these thickets during other times of the year but absolutely not during breeding season nor when the butterflies and other pollinators need these resources to sustain their populations. No. No. No. And no exception.
One additional issue about the burning that has repeatedly been brought to their attention: these burns are conducted so frequently that the Bachman's Sparrow, which used to breed here, is now likely extirpated. We have searched and searched for them in all the various habitats over the last several years where we once found them, and now nothing. Not a single one. Bachman's Sparrows need fire in the landscape but much less frequently than "Camp" management is scheduling. This needs to change.
On a positive (but also sad) note, they have made significant and important improvements to the natural landscape here, which has allowed a plethora of lovely native, flowering plants to thrive. Before the fire, we saw numerous fields filled with butterfly weed, rattlesnake master, rosepink, Prairie coreopsis, mountain mints, meadowbeauty, ironweed, and verbena, not to mention a variety of sunflowers. We also found a few wooly rosemallows with several tunnel bees feeding on them, covered in pollen. Every single cluster is now burned to a crisp, leaving nothing for pollinators.
It's difficult to comprehend why this needs to happen this time of year and why so frequently. Surely there is a better procedure to sustain the entirety of species and not just the quail.
We have every reason to expect to be heard now and taken seriously. I know that some of you on this listserv work for AGFC and are already aware of these problems. Please help us correct this to favor a variety of other iconic species beyond quail.
Thank you for listening and let's all pray that these harmful practices cease. Our state lands are for all of us to enjoy. Let's make sure that's the case by letting our voices be heard.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz Conway Arkansas
Date: 8/6/26 5:20 pm From: Allan Mueller <akcmueller...> Subject: Re: Kevin Krajcir discusses bird conservation in Arkansas
Kevin,
Good interview. You came across very well.
Allan
On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM Ragupathy Kannan <
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> From Kevin Krajcir:
>
> A few weeks ago, ARBA's email account received a request to join the
> Little Rock Zoo's podcast *That's Wild* to discuss what we do for bird
> conservation in Arkansas. Since they're based in Little Rock, Evan passed
> the request along to Lynn and me. I ended up being able to join them to
> discuss ARBA and some of our work! The conversation continued to talk about
> all things bird and some of my own work at ANHC. I wanted to go ahead and
> pass along the link to the episode in case you'd like to listen. The link
> below is to the episode on Spotify, but I'm sure you can find it on other
> audio streaming services.
>
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Date: 8/6/26 1:52 pm From: Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> Subject: August ASCA Meeting - Michael Ferrara - Birds and Solar Arrays
Hello!
Join the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas on Thursday August 13th at 7
PM to hear Michael Ferrara talk about his research of the factors
influencing bird communities in and around solar facilities. Michael
completed this research as part of his master’s at the University of
Arkansas - Fayetteville, where he is currently pursuing a PhD.
Over the past two years, this study has examined surveys on bird community
abundance and occupancy in and around solar energy facilities (solar
arrays) across Arkansas and Kansas. Solar facilities have increasingly
become a part of the landscape, consisting of rows of solar panels to
generate energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. Newer solar energy
facilities are being developed to incorporate diverse vegetation
communities; however, the effects of these practices on bird communities
remain poorly understood. This study evaluates the factors influencing bird
community occupancy and species richness at solar sites compared to
reference sites, with data collected using autonomous recording units. The
study also assesses the factors influencing bird community abundance in and
around these sites using point count data collected inside, at the
boundaries, and outside these sites. This research highlights that
landscape features are more strongly correlated with avian community
composition than local vegetation characteristics. Overall, we found that
solar panel presence was not strongly related to bird community occupancy,
but abundance tended to be higher outside the solar sites, with variation
across species.
Michael Ferrara is originally from Long Island, New York where he earned
his Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology from State University of New
York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He has worked with
birds and wildlife across the country. Prior to moving to Arkansas, he
worked for the National Audubon Society in Florida, helping manage
protected shorebird and seabird colonies. Michael completed his Master’s
degree in Biology at the University of Arkansas and is currently pursuing
his Ph.D. in Biology there. His current research focuses on how solar
energy development and habitat management influence bird communities. He
has also served for the past two years as Publicity Director for the
Arkansas Audubon Society and was recently elected Vice President of the
organization.
Date: 8/6/26 7:36 am From: Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> Subject: Kevin Krajcir discusses bird conservation in Arkansas
From Kevin Krajcir: A few weeks ago, ARBA's email account received a request to join the Little Rock Zoo's podcast That's Wild to discuss what we do for bird conservation in Arkansas. Since they're based in Little Rock, Evan passed the request along to Lynn and me. I ended up being able to join them to discuss ARBA and some of our work! The conversation continued to talk about all things bird and some of my own work at ANHC. I wanted to go ahead and pass along the link to the episode in case you'd like to listen. The link below is to the episode on Spotify, but I'm sure you can find it on other audio streaming services.
