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Golden Prothonotary Warbler perched among green leaves
Founded in 1955 · Petit Jean State Park

For Arkansas birds
and their habitats.

Inspiring Arkansans to care about birds, the threats they face, and their connections to us.

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Upcoming field trip Beginning Birding at Two Rivers Park · July 25

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Who we are

A statewide organization for birdwatchers.

Arkansas Bird Alliance is a nonprofit, state-based, all-volunteer organization. Our work is grounded in conservation, education, fellowship, and diversity and inclusivity.

Education

Halberg Ecology Camp
Research

Arkansas Bird Alliance Trust
Conservation

Bird-Friendly Arkansas certification

Birding in Arkansas

Find birding hotspots across the state.

Browse destinations by region and location, from Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley to the Delta and Southwest Arkansas.

Browse birding destinations
01

Ozark Highlands

142 hotspots

02

Arkansas River Valley

96 hotspots

03

Mississippi Alluvial Plain

188 hotspots

04

West Gulf Coastal Plain

73 hotspots

Bird records database

Rare and notable sightings in Arkansas.

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SpeciesLocationDateStatus
Wood StorkMycteria americana Desha County July 19, 2026 AcceptedSwallow-tailed KiteElanoides forficatus Ashley County July 17, 2026 AcceptedRoseate SpoonbillPlatalea ajaja Chicot County July 14, 2026 Pending review

Field trips and conventions

Upcoming events across Arkansas.

25Jul

Field trip

Beginning Birding Trip—Two Rivers Park

Little Rock · Central Arkansas
08Aug

Field trip

Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge

Bald Knob · Delta
22Aug

Field trip

Beginning Birding—Two Rivers Park

Two Rivers Park · Central Arkansas
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