James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/6/2026Frog Bayou WMA--Sharp Chapel Rd1 observed

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

3/6/2026300 Wilburn Heights Central City, AR1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

3/2/2026Sunnymede Park2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

2/21/2026Sunnymede Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

162/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1912/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

192/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

32/21/2026

Bald Eagle

22/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Northern Flicker

22/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/21/2026

Blue Jay

12/21/2026

American Crow

42/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

22/21/2026

Carolina Wren

12/21/2026

European Starling

112/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

42/21/2026

American Robin

192/21/2026

American Goldfinch

82/21/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

72/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park for birding?
The best months to visit James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park?
Notable species at James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park?
Birding at James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park?
James W. Trimble Lock and Dam/Springhill Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.