Birds of Arkansas
Of the 428 species of birds documented in Arkansas as of 2024, about 145 species nest here with another 200 species wintering or migrating through. The rest are rare or have at least 10 documented records with the Arkansas Audubon Society. Rich & varied habitats plus being part of the Mississippi flyway make Arkansas a great place for bird-watching & ornithology.
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✔ Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)
A large, assertive flycatcher with bit of a crest, rich reddish-brown on wingtips & under tail, & a lemon-yellow belly. Common bird of Eastern woodlands that feeds on insects & fruit. This is a bird of the treetops spending very little time on the ground, & does not hop or walk. It prefers to fly from place to place on the ground rather than walk. To locate, listen for its very distinctive call, an emphatic rising whistle. Swoops after flying insects & may crash into foliage in pursuit of leaf-crawling prey. Lives along the edges between habitats & doesn't need big stretches of unbroken forest canopy to thrive. They nest in cavities, so will sometimes make use of nest boxes. Breeding season in Arkansas, migrates to Central America in winter.
Brome Squirrel Solution 200 : squirrel-proof tube feeder
Capacity 3.4 lbs of bird seed (tube about 20" tall). 6 feeding ports with a design that minimizes waste. Comes with a yellow fill funnel that snaps onto the bottom of the feeder for storage. Weight-activated exterior metal cage slides up & down. If a squirrel climbs onto the feeder, the cage slides down & the metal leaves cover the seed ports. ($89 / Amazon)
The 7 Best Bird Baths | Nat'l Geographic
From a heated bowl ideal for winter to a hanging oasis, these are our top picks for our feathered friends (purchase links given). Access to clean water is a lifesaver for birds – especially in areas where it is scarce – sparing them the need to fly long distances in search of it. Ideal depth is about 1.5 to 2 inches; can place a few rocks so birds can see the depth, which encourages small birds. A small solar fountain will create movement & sound to attract them. Recommended : The Alpine Corporation 31-inch Tall Outdoor Antique Flower Birdbath is reasonably priced. It has a shallow, gently sloping bowl for easy access for bathing. The plastic construction makes it easy to move, while reportedly withstanding the elements in all seasons. #birding #birdwatching
✔ American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchus)
American crows are fairly common & conspicuous in the lower 48 states outside of southwestern deserts & arctic tundra areas. They are large, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices, very social, sometimes forming flocks in the thousands. Omnivorous, usually feed on the ground & will eat almost anything. Unique flight style, a patient, methodical flapping that is rarely broken up with glides or soaring. Notably intelligent & highly adaptable to their environment, known to make & use tools to obtain food. Not usually a feeder visitor, but does like raw peanuts & dry dog or cat food. A fascinating bird to watch & get to know. Year-round in Arkansas. #ornithology #bird_watching #corvid
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