The sight of majestic bald eagles found in winter on Arkansas's larger lakes and rivers --the state's most publicized avian attraction—represents a spectacular, part of the year-round opportunities for watching birds in The Natural State.
In all, 388 bird species have been recorded in the state, including 313 that have been observed regularly enough that the Arkansas Audubon Society's most recent field list of birds provides detailed information on their occurrence.
Of the remaining species, 68, including seashore, pelagic and western birds that have strayed from their normal ranges, have been seen rarely in the state and, in many cases, only once. Seven of the recorded species are now extinct or extirpated from their range in Arkansas.
