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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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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✔ Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) | All About Birds
A member of the nightjar family, easy to hear but hard to see with their brindled plumage. At dusk, predawn, & at night they sing an incessant call. Chuck-will’s-widow has a huge flat head, gaping mouth, & long wings. Significantly larger than the whip-poor-will. By day they rest motionless on the ground or horizontal branch. Don't build nests; lay eggs on the ground among dead leaves, pine needles, or bare dirt. Incubating adults are incredibly well camouflaged & virtually invisible. Hunts by flying low over the ground for insects, & occasionally small birds & bats. Most foraging is at dusk & dawn; during full moons or under streetlights they may forage much of the night. In steep decline from habitat loss. Summer breeding in Arkansas. *Very similar to Eastern whippoorwill. #ornithology
Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) | All About Birds
Easy to hear but hard to see with their brindled plumage. At dawn & dusk, & on moonlit nights, they fly out from perches to sweep up insects in their cavernous mouths. These once-common birds are declining as open forests are lost to development. Eastern Whip-poor-wills lay their eggs in ground nests in phase with the lunar cycle, hatching on average 10 days before a full moon; full moonlight enables parents to forage more insects to feed the young. Medium-distance migrant to Mexico & Central America for the winter, seem to leave between early September & late November. They may form loose flocks. In summer more vocal during full moons, less vocal in autumn. Summer breeding & fall migration in Arkansas. *Appearance & call very similar to chuck-will's-widow. #ornithology #birdwatching