Date: 7/26/26 3:43 pm From: Harriet Jansma <000007a2e0d8d68f-dmarc-request...> Subject: NYTimes.com: Guy Tudor, Whose Art Brought Obscure Birds to Life, Dies at 91
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
Guy Tudor, Whose Art Brought Obscure Birds to Life, Dies at 91
A self-taught ornithologist, he won a MacArthur fellowship for his precise, resplendent illustrations that appeared in definitive field guides to tropical songbirds.
Date: 7/26/26 9:45 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Get Ready for Swallow-tailed Kites
If you've never seen one of these beauties, just prepare yourself. They are amazing to watch and incredibly graceful in the sky as they dive for insects and nibble on them in mid air. While they are basically just plain black and white, their body feathers look incredibly soft, similar to the look of a Cedar Waxwing.
Historic records indicate they bred in Arkansas before the 1940s. There are currently attempts to document they are breeding in Arkansas again, and numerous adults have been spotted in favorable areas, all in the southern part of the state. After breeding season, they begin what is referred to as "post-breeding dispersal," which basically means they can show up in any suitable habitat across Arkansas. This most commonly happens in August and September where they can be seen flying over open fields, large chicken farms and along riparian areas. They primarily eat insects such as dragonflies and beetles.
I'm mentioning all this because Michael and I saw two out of four Swallow-tailed Kites yesterday, Saturday, July 25, mixed in a large flock of Mississippi Kites. Friend Dick Baxter told us about them so we drove down to the McGehee area and saw them on his private land.
While this is an early date for dispersal, we noticed ten Mississippi Kites floating and calling over our house this morning, which potentially means breeding and raising chicks is done and it's time to explore the vastness. So be sure and check all the kites you see flying above, and look for the one with the distinctly forked tail. They can literally show up anywhere. In fact, the first one I ever saw in Arkansas was over Hall High School in Little Rock. So, yes, anywhere.
> Hooded warbler bathing in the forsythia bushes this afternoon when I
> turned the sprinkler on. A female tanager came and a bird I couldn’t
> identify along with the usual cardinals, chickadees and titmice. It was a
> joy to see the warbler. I have not seen one for years.
> Debbie Balicki
> Joplin, Arkansas
> Montgomery County
> Ouachita Forest
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Hooded warbler bathing in the forsythia bushes this afternoon when I turned the sprinkler on. A female tanager came and a bird I couldn’t identify along with the usual cardinals, chickadees and titmice. It was a joy to see the warbler. I have not seen one for years.
Debbie Balicki
Joplin, Arkansas
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Many of our birds come from beyond our borders. Migrants visit us during the breeding season and winter in Central and South America. There are several thousand resident bird species you have to travel to see. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, Professor of Biology for the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith is known internationally as a champion in exposing birders to birds beyond our borders. He has led many trips to Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, India and Trinidad and Tobago to mention a few. Dr . Kannan selflessly uses these trips to provide funds for the Arkansas Trust and scholarships for bird research. Many of us have joined his trips and were introduced to birds, habitats and cultures, beyond our borders.
My trips expose birders to birds, habitat, and cultures and supports ecotourism. The successes of ecotourism are obvious when you experience the excitement of residents showing their owls, hummingbirds, Trogons, or other species they have been protecting. Travelers see new birds and our breeding birds in their winter habitat. They become aware of the challenges and how birds make a living. For 10 years, my trips to Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Cuba have done that. Last March in Ecuador I reminded the group that many species we saw in Ecuador would be coming through my yard in April and some would stay to nest. Bab Dioum said: In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught. Theodore Roosevelt said: The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will. Dr . Kannan, I, and others are teaching and speaking for wildlife and its habitats. North America has lost three billion birds since 1970 and each year, 4% fewer birds cross our Gulf. I want to see, learn, and understand the birds we have while we still have them. You can gain a better understanding of the challenges our birds are facing by birding beyond our borders. My next trip is to Colombia in February 2027. If you want to experience birds beyond our borders, go on one of Dr. Kannans trips or contact me.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR
Date: 7/25/26 8:04 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Bald Knob Updates
Several folks are continuing to see at least one ROSEATE SPOONBILL at various times of day. Early mornings and late afternoons are often best but it's also been seen on occasion in the middle of the day. Almost always in Cell 2 and occasionally in the trees at Birch Pond.
Other birds of interest: Caspian Tern, Black Tern, Willett, White Ibis and a dark ibis. All in Cell 2.
Nearby at the ponds on Mingo Creek Rd, there's been an Anhinga making its rounds.
It's very hot out there so be sure to have sunscreen and water handy if you go.
Patty McLean and Friends of Bald Knob NWR
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Date: 7/23/26 9:43 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - July 23
It was mostly overcast, windy and warm on the bird survey today. 49 species were found. Best finds today were a Cave Swallow and a Least Tern. Here is my list for today:
Date: 7/22/26 3:22 pm From: Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fw: In Memory of Jack Stewart
Thank you for this posting. We have lost a great leader.
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Uta Meyer, Little Rock Audubon Center <audubonconnect_at_audubon_org_x5jyf2j4zn_4a25debb...>To: "<x5jyf2j4zn...>" <x5jyf2j4zn...>Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 09:01:20 AM CDTSubject: In Memory of Jack Stewart
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Jack's passion for conservation advocacy and action led him to serve in many roles, including National Audubon Society Board Member, many leadership positions with the Arkansas Audubon Society (now Arkansas Bird Alliance), and co-founder of the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance.
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Date: 7/22/26 2:44 pm From: Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?
Can someone find the original letter in Nature and post here (or send me?). Thanks!
On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 04:35:46 pm GMT-5, Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Timely article and a wake up call. Thanks for sharing, Barry.
On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 02:47:26 pm GMT-5, <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> wrote:
Thank you. There are many sites sounding the alarm, and I am seeing AI photos and misinformation shared on Facebook by people thinking they are real. A real danger on all fronts with AI generated misinformation including impacting science.
AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Jerry Wayne DavisHot Springs, ARFrom: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Barry Haas <bhaas...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:28 PM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching? Dear ARBIRDers,
My brother sent an interesting article some of you might appreciate reading: "Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?"
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Food for thought.
From the deep woods of west Little Rock,Barry Haas
Date: 7/22/26 2:35 pm From: Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?
Timely article and a wake up call. Thanks for sharing, Barry.
On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 02:47:26 pm GMT-5, <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> wrote:
Thank you. There are many sites sounding the alarm, and I am seeing AI photos and misinformation shared on Facebook by people thinking they are real. A real danger on all fronts with AI generated misinformation including impacting science.
AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Jerry Wayne DavisHot Springs, ARFrom: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Barry Haas <bhaas...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:28 PM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching? Dear ARBIRDers,
My brother sent an interesting article some of you might appreciate reading: "Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?"
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Food for thought.
From the deep woods of west Little Rock,Barry Haas
Date: 7/22/26 12:54 pm From: <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> Subject: Re: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?
Thank you. There are many sites sounding the alarm, and I am seeing AI photos and misinformation shared on Facebook by people thinking they are real. A real danger on all fronts with AI generated misinformation including impacting science.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Barry Haas <bhaas...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:28 PM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Gizmodo: Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?
Dear ARBIRDers,
My brother sent an interesting article some of you might appreciate reading: "Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching?"
Date: 7/22/26 5:08 am From: Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Jack Stewart passing
Jack’s impact was worldwide. He made friends everywhere. When I went to Malaysia on my Fulbright, he fixed me up with local birders although it has been decades since he taught there. He spearheaded a campaign to donate about 20 new binoculars to birdwatchers in Malaysia. His friends in Malaysia are also saddened by his demise. Jack also gave me some Malaysian currency that he had carefully saved for many years and gave me Malaysian cookbooks to make sure I didn’t starve. What a guy.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:09 PM, JANINE PERLMAN <00001cca3220c1fa-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Many of us remember him with immense fondness for his passion, dedication, patience, and kindness. I am very sad he's gone. When it came to protecting birds and their habitats, he was tireless. He inspired us to keep at it, and have faith that every effort is worthwhile.
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 05:02:50 PM CDT, Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> wrote:
A tragic loss! He was a wonderful man.
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 02:54:46 PM CDT, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
I just saw that Jack Stewart has passed away. What a sad day. He was one of a kind. I’m thankful that I knew him and very thankful that I got to see him, and Pam, at the Spring meeting. Thinking of you Pam. My condolences.
Arkansas was fortunate decades ago when Jack and Pam Stewart retired from their teaching careers all over the world, and set up shop in north central Arkansas.
From the deep woods just of Little Rock,
Barry Haas
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Date: 7/21/26 3:09 pm From: JANINE PERLMAN <00001cca3220c1fa-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Jack Stewart passing
Many of us remember him with immense fondness for his passion, dedication, patience, and kindness. I am very sad he's gone. When it came to protecting birds and their habitats, he was tireless. He inspired us to keep at it, and have faith that every effort is worthwhile.
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 05:02:50 PM CDT, Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> wrote:
A tragic loss! He was a wonderful man.
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 02:54:46 PM CDT, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
I just saw that Jack Stewart has passed away. What a sad day. He was one of a kind. I’m thankful that I knew him and very thankful that I got to see him, and Pam, at the Spring meeting. Thinking of you Pam. My condolences.
Date: 7/21/26 3:02 pm From: Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Jack Stewart passing
A tragic loss! He was a wonderful man.
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 02:54:46 PM CDT, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
I just saw that Jack Stewart has passed away. What a sad day. He was one of a kind. I’m thankful that I knew him and very thankful that I got to see him, and Pam, at the Spring meeting. Thinking of you Pam. My condolences.
Date: 7/21/26 1:00 pm From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Camp Robinson SUA has a New Name
With all the hubbub on the new permit requirement to enter state-owned WMAs, I missed this name change until today when Betty Evans brought it to my attention.
Our beloved Camp Robinson Special Use Area (CRSUA) has officially changed its name to Lake Conway WMA. Betty is working to update the name change into the eBird hotspot tools, so you will soon see it as you submit your lists or review those from others.
It's my limited understanding that the management there is stepping away from managing it primarily for dog training purposes. I must say they've done an incredible job returning the land to native grasslands with wonderful pollinator habitats. We've enjoyed recent outings there and have busily taken photos of some amazing plants such as Butterfly Milkweed and Rattlesnake Master. We even found some Woolly Rosemallow with Tunnel Bees pollinating them. This location is a real treasure, especiallywhen you add all the different bird species to the list!
Patty McLean Conway AR
Date: 7/21/26 12:54 pm From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> Subject: Jack Stewart passing
I just saw that Jack Stewart has passed away. What a sad day. He was one of
a kind. I’m thankful that I knew him and very thankful that I got to see
him, and Pam, at the Spring meeting.
Thinking of you Pam. My condolences.
I have recently learned through a Fascebook marketing class I took that Facebook changed not just their algorithms but their algorithm engine in 2025 and so "likes" are no longer considered "interactions." In order for something to be considered an interaction, it must be a "save," "share, or "comment." I get this as I tend to "like" posts from pages I follow whether I actually read them or not, and eliminating likes as a filter makes it more likely that the algorithm is going to push the information to people who are actually reading it. In addition, a post sent through a Facebook page will typically only hit ~5% of the "followers" of that page. There are three takeaways from this: First, even under the best circumstances, Facebook is a poor way to communicate with followers for need-to-know information dissemination. Second, if you REALLY want to keep seeing content from pages you like, then save, comment, or share that information in addition to liking it to have a better chance of seeing more of it in your feed. Third, as Karen noted, since ~95% of the posts are going to non-followers, Facebook is better at getting new people to see the information than it is at getting followers to see it. Hope this helps.
John
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Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 10:28 AM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Re: Facebook page
As Dawn said, social media can be a pain with the algorithm, and finding a way to get posts seen can be frustrating. The plan will be to tone it down after a week, once we are reaching people especially non-followers.
Also Glenn, if you would like to remain in the know about what is going on with AAS on the business side, please make sure you are a member of our Facebook group. It's a platform for our members to communicate, share stories and info, and for us to share information about the conventions and other events. Please follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DF5Qub93i/
Michael Ferrara
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Karen Garrett <kjgarrett84...>
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 10:11 AM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Re: Facebook page
I haven't seen them, as I don't spend much time on Facebook anymore, but getting a broader audience paying attention to birds seems like a good thing, to me.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 10:04 AM Glenn <000001214b3fcb01-dmarc-request...><mailto:<000001214b3fcb01-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
I hope what they are doing helps AAS, but all those memes cluttering up my Facebook pages made me permanently block AAS posts.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM, Sandy Berger
<sndbrgr...><mailto:<sndbrgr...>> wrote:
I’m not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook page? Almost every post is some silly meme. Isn’t there any original content available? Any educational info?
Date: 7/19/26 9:40 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Spoonbill, Avocet, Dark Ibis and Forster's Terns at BKNWR
Just a quick update on Bald Knob NWR in White County (free access/no permit required to enter).
An immature Roseatte Spoonbill, a single adult American Avocet, one dark ibis which was difficult to pick out facial details to make a clean identification, and three Forster's Terns -- were all seen in Cell 2.
In addition, these are the other species we saw in Cell 2:
DUCKS -- Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck and Lesser Scaup.
SHOREBIRDS -- Black-necked Stilt, Lesser and Greater Yellowleg, Pectoral Sandpiper, Killdeer, and Least Sandpiper.
WADERS -- Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, juvenile White Ibis.
Happy Birding,
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
Date: 7/17/26 12:27 pm From: Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> Subject: fireflies
Though not about birds, I am posting this because most of us also enjoy other aspects of nature: On our midnight walks, Donald and I enjoy the magical lights of fireflies. If you have fireflies where you live, you might like to learn more about them, and maybe participate in this survey. https://www.fireflyatlas.org/
Date: 7/17/26 8:28 am From: Michael Ferrara <00000fca8e4de7ff-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Facebook page
As Dawn said, social media can be a pain with the algorithm, and finding a way to get posts seen can be frustrating. The plan will be to tone it down after a week, once we are reaching people especially non-followers.
Also Glenn, if you would like to remain in the know about what is going on with AAS on the business side, please make sure you are a member of our Facebook group. It's a platform for our members to communicate, share stories and info, and for us to share information about the conventions and other events. Please follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DF5Qub93i/
Michael Ferrara
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Karen Garrett <kjgarrett84...>
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 10:11 AM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Re: Facebook page
I haven't seen them, as I don't spend much time on Facebook anymore, but getting a broader audience paying attention to birds seems like a good thing, to me.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 10:04 AM Glenn <000001214b3fcb01-dmarc-request...><mailto:<000001214b3fcb01-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
I hope what they are doing helps AAS, but all those memes cluttering up my Facebook pages made me permanently block AAS posts.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM, Sandy Berger
<sndbrgr...><mailto:<sndbrgr...>> wrote:
I’m not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook page? Almost every post is some silly meme. Isn’t there any original content available? Any educational info?
I haven't seen them, as I don't spend much time on Facebook anymore, but
getting a broader audience paying attention to birds seems like a good
thing, to me.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 10:04 AM Glenn <
<000001214b3fcb01-dmarc-request...> wrote:
I hope what they are doing helps AAS, but all those memes cluttering up my Facebook pages made me permanently block AAS posts.
Glenn Wyatt
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM, Sandy Berger<sndbrgr...> wrote: I’m not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook page? Almost every post is some silly meme. Isn’t there any original content available? Any educational info?
Thank you.
Sandy Berger
Date: 7/17/26 7:34 am From: Dawna Stirrup <drdenman...> Subject: Re: Facebook page
I don't have anything to do with running the page, but I do know a thing or
two about running Social Media.
To be seen on social media, you have to have content and engagement. Pages
that post more content get moved up in the algorithm and seen more. Posts
about the ecology camp garner little engagement, while posts about bird
facts and memes get more engagement. Just posting about our irregularly
timed events means that those posts don't get seen. By mixing in some
higher engagement content, all posts get seen more. So posting a meme about
Northern Flicker clothes makes it more likely the information about Ecology
camp will be see by more people and be a more effective advertisement.
Before, only an occasional announcement was being posted and I often
wouldn't see posts until after the advertised event occured. Now, I'm
getting almost all of them in my feed because the page has content for me
to engage with. Previously, the AAS posts were only getting 1 like or
comments if any. Now every post has multiple likes and comments.
I counted the last 10 posts. Slightly more than half were informational.
They all had likes, but the memes had more likes.
Personally, I like the new format and think the social media manager is
doing a good job.
On Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 07:06 Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
> I’m not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook
> page? Almost every post is some silly meme. Isn’t there any original
> content available? Any educational info?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Sandy Berger
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Date: 7/17/26 7:27 am From: Michael Ferrara <00000fca8e4de7ff-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Facebook page
Hi Sandy,
Arkansas Audubon Society has a new Publicity Director, with ideas on how to boost engagement on our pages. While the posts are kind of silly, most posts contain short informative captions, which tend to do better on social media platforms compared to the longer style posts I put together while in the position.
Our goal is to transition this improved engagement to try to increase membership.
Michael Ferrara
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...>
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 7:07:16 AM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Facebook page
Im not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook page? Almost every post is some silly meme. Isnt there any original content available? Any educational info?
I’m not meaning to be mean but what is going on with the AAS Facebook page?
Almost every post is some silly meme. Isn’t there any original content
available? Any educational info?
Date: 7/15/26 4:42 pm From: Ann Gordon <chesterann...> Subject: Re: Passing of Dr. Norman Lavers
Such a wonderful man! I was privileged to meet him and Cheryl on my very first field trip with Arkansas Audubon in May 2005. I visited them in Tucson several years ago and was treated with Roadrunners coming to be fed on their patio. I used their Arkansas insect book in a program at the River Valley Nature Center just last week. He will be sorely missed.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 15, 2026, at 5:28 PM, Barry Haas <bhaas...> wrote:
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> Dear ARBIRDers,
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> If you have been a part of the Arkansas birding community for a number of years, you may have crossed paths with Dr. Norman Lavers who passed away on June 8th at the age of 91. He taught at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Arkansas had always appealed to him as a region of great biodiversity. He was a frequent contributor of essays to Bird Watcher’s Digest.
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> After his retirement in 2000 he turned his attention to insects: first butterflies, then robber flies, then to insects in general. This resulted in a book, 100 Insects of Arkansas and the Mid-South, which he hoped would bring the fascinating lives of these creatures, so vital to us all, to a wide audience.
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> In 2018 he and his wife Cheryl moved to Tucson, Arizona. Their yard yielded interesting sightings from rattlesnakes and many bird species, bobcats, coyotes, javelinas, robber flies, gila monsters and mule deer.
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> Norman’s quick wit and the knowledge he was eager to share will be greatly missed by all.
>
> One of the charitable entities for memorial donations in Norman’s obituary is the AAS Halberg Ecology Camp. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 242088, Little Rock, AR 72223-0020. Cheryl Lavers served on the Ecology Camp Committee for many years including as co-chair.
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> Please contact me directly for Norman’s full obituary.
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> From the deep woods just west of Little Rock,
> Barry Haas
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> To unsubscribe from the ARBIRD-L list, click the following link:
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Date: 7/15/26 3:28 pm From: Barry Haas <bhaas...> Subject: Passing of Dr. Norman Lavers
Dear ARBIRDers,
If you have been a part of the Arkansas birding community for a number of years, you may have crossed paths with Dr. Norman Lavers who passed away on June 8th at the age of 91. He taught at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Arkansas had always appealed to him as a region of great biodiversity. He was a frequent contributor of essays to Bird Watcher’s Digest.
After his retirement in 2000 he turned his attention to insects: first butterflies, then robber flies, then to insects in general. This resulted in a book, 100 Insects of Arkansas and the Mid-South, which he hoped would bring the fascinating lives of these creatures, so vital to us all, to a wide audience.
In 2018 he and his wife Cheryl moved to Tucson, Arizona. Their yard yielded interesting sightings from rattlesnakes and many bird species, bobcats, coyotes, javelinas, robber flies, gila monsters and mule deer.
Norman’s quick wit and the knowledge he was eager to share will be greatly missed by all.
One of the charitable entities for memorial donations in Norman’s obituary is the AAS Halberg Ecology Camp. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 242088, Little Rock, AR 72223-0020. Cheryl Lavers served on the Ecology Camp Committee for many years including as co-chair.
Please contact me directly for Norman’s full obituary.
From the deep woods just west of Little Rock,
Barry Haas
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Date: 7/11/26 6:18 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Roseate Spoonbill and White Ibis BKNWR
Just heard from Daniel Denman that there are currently TWO Roseate Spoonbills and several immature WHITE IBIS at the refuge this morning. All were seen in Cell 2. Look for Anhinga too. They've been in the area. If you go and the Spoonbills aren't in this area, try Birch Pond. They often roost for a while in the morning in the trees along the backside of the pond. (This pond is on the gravel road that winds south of Huntsman, just before the concrete low water bridge on Overflow Creek.)
At Mingo Creek Road (about 5 miles east of the refuge), folks have been seeing Neotropic Cormorants on the south pond. This is a highly unusual bird to see in White County.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
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The Arkansas Bird Alliance (aka Arkansas Audubon Society) email account
received the following email this week. I can't verify any of the details
or vouch for the program, but I offered to pass it along to this list
serve. Pursue at your own risk! (But I'd love to see you photos!)
Evan D. Garner
Fayetteville, AR
ARBA President
From <rsilber...>:
I'm writing as a member of the Montgomery County Maryland Bird Club and
also I'm the Executive Director of International Mountain Trekking (IMT) (
imtnepal.com). I wanted to share a birding adventure that may be of
interest to your members. In February 2027, IMT is launching “Wings of
Nepal,” a 16-day birding expedition departing February 12, 2027 from
Kathmandu. You can learn more by clicking here: www.imtnepal.com It will be
led by California naturalist David Wimpfheimer — who has guided for the
Smithsonian and the California Academy of Sciences — alongside the renowned
Nepali naturalist Rajendra Suwal, and it travels the full sweep of Nepal's
habitats, from the Himalayan foothills to Chitwan National Park in Nepal’s
jungle lowlands. Nepal is home to more than 800 species, including the
Himalayan Monal, its national bird, and target species range from the Satyr
Tragopan and Ibisbill to the Spiny Babbler, Nepal's only true endemic. I've
also attached a feature article I've written, "From the Roof of the World,"
about birding in Nepal. If it would suit including in your newsletter or
journal, be delighted for you to publish it, and I'm happy to tailor the
length or focus to fit your needs. Beyond that, I'd be grateful for any way
you might help spread the word to your members — a short notice, a mention
in an email newsletter, or a listing among your sponsored birding travel
opportunities. I'd also be honored to give a presentation on birding in
Nepal at a chapter meeting. Thank you for considering this. Sending best
regards, Richard F. Silber Executive Director International Mountain
Trekking, Inc. Washington, DC 202-255-1191 | <rsilber...> |
imtnepal.com
Date: 7/9/26 5:06 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - July 9
It was clear and hot with a light wind on the bird survey today. 58 species were found. Not much out of the ordinary but I did find an early Fall migrant shorebird. Here is my list for today:
Black-bellied Whistling Duck - 4
Canada Goose - 4
Wood Duck - 14
Ring-necked Duck - 1 male
Pied-billed Grebe – 2 (one on a nest.)
Neotropic Cormorant - 8 (two sitting on nests.)
Anhinga - 31 (numerous nests with young.)
Great-blue Heron - 4
Great Egret - 40
Snowy Egret - 9
Little-blue Heron - 24
Cattle Egret - 360
Green Heron - 6
White Ibis - 9
Black Vulture - 5
Turkey Vulture – 50
Mississippi Kite - 4
Purple Gallinule - 74 (one sitting on floating nest.)
Common Gallinule - 78 (one sitting on floating nest.)
American Coot – 10
Greater Yellowlegs - 1
Mourning Dove - 6
Yellow-billed Cuckoo - 6
Chimney Swift - 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee - 1
Acadian Flycatcher - 2
Eastern Kingbird - 1
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 4 (Pair with 2 fledglings.)
White-eyed Vireo- 13
Yellow-throated Vireo - 1
Red-eyed Vireo - 2
American Crow - 5
Tree Swallow - 17
Cliff Swallow - 12
Barn Swallow - 2
Carolina Chickadee - 4
Tufted Titmouse - 3
Carolina Wren - 10
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 3
Eastern Bluebird - 1 (spotted juvenile)
Wood Thrush - 1 singing.
Northern Parula - 1
Yellow-throated Warbler - 1
Prothonotary Warbler - 7 (one with fledglings in tow.)
Date: 7/9/26 2:04 pm From: Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Of all the weird dreams possible
Great dream! I love those memorable dreams.
On Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 07:45:30 AM CDT, CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
All,
I wear a CPAP at night. On occasion I have vivid & memorable dreams, the kind that wake you up & don't dissolve by dawn.
Last night I dreamed I was standing at the kitchen sink, keeping an eye on the comings & goings in the side yard outside. Cardinals, wrens, robins, the occasional jay, chipmunks, & squirrels. Basically minding my own business.
Out of the blue an adult Whooping Crane strolls by on the road beyond the side yard fence. Some people were walking behind it. I got the hubs & we went outside to ask them to stay back from the bird.
That's when I lost the thread of the dream. The crane and the people had become will-o'-the-wisps, here for an astonished moment, gone the next.
Now I was awake at 3A asking myself where did that come from.
It was raining outside. I went back to sleep.
The vision of the crane abides.
Cindy FPulaski County
Date: 7/9/26 1:17 pm From: Susan Hardin <whizcats...> Subject: Re: July ASCA Meeting - Black Skimmer Movements by Jacob Wessels
> On Jul 5, 2026, at 4:01 PM, Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> wrote:
>
>
> Good afternoon!
>
> Join the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas on Thursday July 9th at 7 PM to hear Jacob Wessels talk about his research into the movements of Black Skimmers breeding in coastal Mississippi. Jacob is currently a PhD student at Mississippi State University.
>
> Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) are a widespread coastal seabird species of conservation concern. Their movements have been understudied because of the challenges of tracking birds. Jacob will present preliminary results from a collaborative study of Black Skimmers in Mississippi that aims to increase our knowledge of their ecology and inform habitat restoration efforts. Tracking Black Skimmers with GPS transmitters has provided insight into their movements during the breeding season, as well as variation in migratory strategies, routes, and destinations during the nonbreeding season, as the skimmers spread out around much of the Gulf and beyond.
>
> Jacob Wessels started birding as an undergraduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He went on to work with species including Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warblers, Loggerhead Shrikes, Northern Bobwhites, grassland and forest songbirds, and secretive marsh birds. He earned a master’s in Biology at Arkansas State University, where he studied Cerulean Warblers along the Buffalo National River. Jacob is currently a PhD student at Mississippi State University. He also serves as Newsletter Editor for the Mississippi Ornithological Society.
>
> To participate in the meeting, please register here for the Zoom link: https://audubon.zoom.us/meeting/register/O9XBRvEeS_aP9_3-GK06HA >
> To unsubscribe from the ARBIRD-L list, click the following link:
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Date: 7/9/26 7:29 am From: Joseph Neal <0000078cbd583d7c-dmarc-request...> Subject: WMA license
If you are like me, and go birding in WMAs, but don't hunt or fish, and also like me, over 65, it looks like the way to go is to obtain the fishing license, which is $10.50 one time for life (if over 65). (I just obtained it over the phone). It will go with my federal Golden Age Passport, which was $10 for life in 2008 ($80 now). The $10.50 seems like a pretty good deal, at least in Northwest Arkansas City, where $10.50 will get you a burger and fries. The burger and fries puts fat on the old waistline. The $10.50 permit helps keep public these important public places. Around NWA, I am especially fond of McIlroyMadison County WMA and Frog Bayou WMA. Both are great birding destinations.
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:46 PM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Fwd: Tomorrow: ASCA Field Trip to Bell Slough WMA
You don't often get email from <sarahmorris.ark...> Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> This is a reminder that Saturday is the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas's Field Trip to Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc Wildlife Management (WMA). Birders of all experience levels are welcome. You do not have to be an ASCA member to attend. People may leave a trip at any time.
Date: 7/9/26 6:20 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Fwd: Tomorrow: ASCA Field Trip to Bois d'Arc WMA
I changed the subject line to BOIS d'ARC WMA, to reflect this Saturday's ASCA Field Trip location.
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On Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM, Sarah Morris<sarahmorris.ark...> wrote: This is a reminder that Saturday is the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas's Field Trip to Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc Wildlife Management (WMA). Birders of all experience levels are welcome. You do not have to be an ASCA member to attend. People may leave a trip at any time.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has passed a new regulation. Anyone age 16 or older will need a valid Arkansas hunting or fishing license or an annual AGFC WMA/Lake Conservation Permit to attend this field trip since it is on an AGFC-owned WMA. These licenses and permits are $10.50 each. The AGFC's licensing system can be found at https://ar-licensing.s3licensing.com/?catalogItem=Fishing.
For more information, contact ASCA Field Trip Coordinator Sarah Morris at <sarahmorris.ark...> or (870) 926-7127.
2026 ASCA FIELD TRIPS
July 11: Dr. Lester Sitzes III, Bois D’Arc WMA
Meet: 7 a.m. at the I-630/I-430 commuter parking lot on Shackleford Road in Little Rock.
Our target birds will be Purple and Common Gallinules and their chicks, Least Bitterns, Anhingas, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, herons, egrets, and possibly alligators.
Very little walking is involved.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Lunch (there are restaurants in Hope if you prefer)
Binocular or scope (if available)
Meeting location:
South end of the I-630/I-430 Commuter Lot on Shackleford Road
For people who want to meet in Hope:
Around 8:45 a.m., we’ll stop at the McDonald’s in Hope, where we’ll look for Great-tailed Grackles
Exit 30 off I-30
We should arrive at the Bois D’Arc WMA at 9:15 a.m. Bois D’Arc WMA is located 10 miles south of Hope. Take Exit 30 off I-30 and go east past McDonald’s, then under the railroad overpass. At the light at the big intersection, turn right onto Hwy. 67 and go one-third of a mile. At the brown sign, turn left onto Hwy. 174. Take Hwy. 174 south 6 miles to the 3-way stop sign at Spring Hill. Turn right onto Hwy. 355. Go west for 4 miles. Turn right at the white wooden WMA sign just before the highway ends at the lake. Follow the paved road, then turn left onto the first gravel road and go down to the lake.
GPS: 33.558062, -93.694239
July 25: Beginner Bird Walk
Meet: 9 a.m. at Two Rivers Park Bridge in Little Rock
Are you curious about birds or looking for opportunities to practice your bird watching skills? Join us for an outing designed for beginner birders and folks who want to learn the basics. The group will walk a ~1.5-mile loop through Two Rivers Park. A paved trail will take us over the Little Maumelle River, through vibrant pine-dominated woods, and alongside lush wetland habitat. As we go, two group leaders will cover skills such as using binoculars, using field marks to identify birds, and using habitat clues to find birds. This is one of the best birding spots in central Arkansas, which is known for swallows, herons, orioles, woodpeckers, and forest songbirds. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels are encouraged to participate!
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Binoculars (we will have a few pairs available to borrow)
Meeting location:
We’ll gather at the base of the bridge near the roundabout. Look for the group by the interpretive sign about the Arkansas River Trail.
4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
GPS: 34.797585, -92.382828
Note: If using a maps app to navigate (which is encouraged), be sure to set the address as Two Rivers Park Bridge, NOT Two Rivers Park (which will take you to a different entrance).
The bridge entrance to the park is accessible from the interchange between I-430 and Cantrell Road (Hwy 10) in Little Rock. If arriving via I-430 (from either direction), take Exit 9 to Cantrell Rd and follow signs to River Mountain Road. If traveling west on Cantrell, take the I-430 S ramp to River Mountain Road. If traveling east on Cantrell, exit right before you go over the bridge (in front of the Tide Cleaner building) and take a left under the bridge toward River Mountain Road. After making the hairpin turn onto River Mountain Road, follow the road past the houses and all the way down the hill till you see the river. You can park at the boat launch or in the lot at the base of the bridge.
Access notes:
The parking lot has a few ADA-compliant parking spaces.
There are restrooms and a water fountain in the parking lot.
The paved trail over the bridge and through the park is wheelchair accessible.
The trail does not have evenly spaced benches, but picnic tables and seating will be available at our halfway point.
August 8: Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge
Meet: 7 a.m. at the Other Center parking lot between McDonald’s and Target on McCain Blvd. across from McMain Mall.
This federal refuge is also a National Audubon Important Bird Area. Expect to see shorebirds, herons, night-herons, egrets, and possibly Wood Storks and Roseate Spoonbills.
What to bring:
Sunscreen and Hat
Water
Binocular or scope (if available)
Meeting location:
The Other Center parking lot is between McDonald’s and Target on McCain Blvd., across from McCain Mall. Take Exit 1 West of US 67/167.
For people who want to meet in Bald Knob:
We should arrive at Bald Knob NWR around 8:30 a.m. and will stop at McDonald’s. We will then meet in the refuge’s visitor center parking lot. The visitor center will not be open, so there will not be a bathroom on-site.
GPS: 35.260233, -91.571903
August 22: Beginner Bird Walk
Meet: 9 a.m. at Two Rivers Park Bridge in Little Rock
Are you curious about birds or looking for opportunities to practice your bird watching skills? Join us for an outing designed for beginner birders and folks who want to learn the basics. The group will walk a ~1.5-mile loop through Two Rivers Park. A paved trail will take us over the Little Maumelle River, through vibrant pine-dominated woods, and alongside lush wetland habitat. As we go, two group leaders will cover skills such as using binoculars, using field marks to identify birds, and using habitat clues to find birds. This is one of the best birding spots in central Arkansas, which is known for swallows, herons, orioles, woodpeckers, and forest songbirds. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels are encouraged to participate!
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Binoculars (we will have a few pairs available to borrow)
Meeting location:
We’ll gather at the base of the bridge near the roundabout. Look for the group by the interpretive sign about the Arkansas River Trail.
4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
GPS: 34.797585, -92.382828
Note: If using a maps app to navigate (which is encouraged), be sure to set the address as Two Rivers Park Bridge, NOT Two Rivers Park (which will take you to a different entrance).
The bridge entrance to the park is accessible from the interchange between I-430 and Cantrell Road (Hwy 10) in Little Rock. If arriving via I-430 (from either direction), take Exit 9 to Cantrell Rd and follow signs to River Mountain Road. If traveling west on Cantrell, take the I-430 S ramp to River Mountain Road. If traveling east on Cantrell, exit right before you go over the bridge (in front of the Tide Cleaner building) and take a left under the bridge toward River Mountain Road. After making the hairpin turn onto River Mountain Road, follow the road past the houses and all the way down the hill till you see the river. You can park at the boat launch or in the lot at the base of the bridge.
Access notes:
The parking lot has a few ADA-compliant parking spaces.
There are restrooms and a water fountain in the parking lot.
The paved trail over the bridge and through the park is wheelchair accessible.
The trail does not have evenly spaced benches, but picnic tables and seating will be available at our halfway point.
Date: 7/8/26 2:46 pm From: Sarah Morris <sarahmorris.ark...> Subject: Fwd: Tomorrow: ASCA Field Trip to Bell Slough WMA
This is a reminder that Saturday is the Audubon Society of Central
Arkansas's Field Trip to Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc Wildlife
Management (WMA). Birders of all experience levels are welcome. You do not
have to be an ASCA member to attend. People may leave a trip at any time.
For more information, contact ASCA Field Trip Coordinator Sarah Morris at
<sarahmorris.ark...> or (870) 926-7127.
2026 ASCA FIELD TRIPS
*July 11: Dr. Lester Sitzes III, Bois D’Arc WMA*
*Meet: 7 a.m. at the I-630/I-430 commuter parking lot on Shackleford Road
in Little Rock.*
Our target birds will be Purple and Common Gallinules and their chicks,
Least Bitterns, Anhingas, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, herons, egrets,
and possibly alligators.
Very little walking is involved.
*What to bring:*
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Lunch (there are restaurants in Hope if you prefer)
Binocular or scope (if available)
*Meeting location:*
South end of the I-630/I-430 Commuter Lot on Shackleford Road
For people who want to meet in Hope:
Around 8:45 a.m., we’ll stop at the McDonald’s in Hope, where we’ll look
for Great-tailed Grackles
Exit 30 off I-30
We should arrive at the Bois D’Arc WMA at 9:15 a.m. Bois D’Arc WMA is
located 10 miles south of Hope. Take Exit 30 off I-30 and go east past
McDonald’s, then under the railroad overpass. At the light at the big
intersection, turn right onto Hwy. 67 and go one-third of a mile. At the
brown sign, turn left onto Hwy. 174. Take Hwy. 174 south 6 miles to the
3-way stop sign at Spring Hill. Turn right onto Hwy. 355. Go west for 4
miles. Turn right at the white wooden WMA sign just before the highway
ends at the lake. Follow the paved road, then turn left onto the first
gravel road and go down to the lake.
GPS: 33.558062, -93.694239
*July 25: Beginner Bird Walk *
*Meet: 9 a.m. at Two Rivers Park Bridge in Little Rock*
Are you curious about birds or looking for opportunities to practice your
bird watching skills? Join us for an outing designed for beginner birders
and folks who want to learn the basics. The group will walk a ~1.5-mile
loop through Two Rivers Park. A paved trail will take us over the Little
Maumelle River, through vibrant pine-dominated woods, and alongside lush
wetland habitat. As we go, two group leaders will cover skills such as
using binoculars, using field marks to identify birds, and using habitat
clues to find birds. This is one of the best birding spots in central
Arkansas, which is known for swallows, herons, orioles, woodpeckers, and
forest songbirds. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels
are encouraged to participate!
*What to bring:*
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Binoculars (we will have a few pairs available to borrow)
*Meeting location:*
We’ll gather at the base of the bridge near the roundabout. Look for the
group by the interpretive sign about the Arkansas River Trail.
4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
GPS: 34.797585, -92.382828
Note: If using a maps app to navigate (which is encouraged), be sure to set
the address as *Two Rivers Park Bridge*, NOT Two Rivers Park (which will
take you to a different entrance).
The bridge entrance to the park is accessible from the interchange between
I-430 and Cantrell Road (Hwy 10) in Little Rock. If arriving via I-430
(from either direction), take Exit 9 to Cantrell Rd and follow signs to
River Mountain Road. If traveling west on Cantrell, take the I-430 S ramp
to River Mountain Road. If traveling east on Cantrell, exit right before
you go over the bridge (in front of the Tide Cleaner building) and take a
left under the bridge toward River Mountain Road. After making the hairpin
turn onto River Mountain Road, follow the road past the houses and all the
way down the hill till you see the river. You can park at the boat launch
or in the lot at the base of the bridge.
*Access notes:*
The parking lot has a few ADA-compliant parking spaces.
There are restrooms and a water fountain in the parking lot.
The paved trail over the bridge and through the park is wheelchair
accessible.
The trail does not have evenly spaced benches, but picnic tables and
seating will be available at our halfway point.
*August 8: Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge*
*Meet: 7 a.m. at the Other Center parking lot between McDonald’s and Target
on McCain Blvd. across from McMain Mall.*
This federal refuge is also a National Audubon Important Bird Area. Expect
to see shorebirds, herons, night-herons, egrets, and possibly Wood Storks
and Roseate Spoonbills.
*What to bring:*
Sunscreen and Hat
Water
Binocular or scope (if available)
*Meeting location:*
The Other Center parking lot is between McDonald’s and Target on McCain
Blvd., across from McCain Mall. Take Exit 1 West of US 67/167.
For people who want to meet in Bald Knob:
We should arrive at Bald Knob NWR around 8:30 a.m. and will stop at
McDonald’s. We will then meet in the refuge’s visitor center parking lot.
The visitor center will not be open, so there will not be a bathroom
on-site.
GPS: 35.260233, -91.571903
*August 22: Beginner Bird Walk *
*Meet: 9 a.m. at Two Rivers Park Bridge in Little Rock*
Are you curious about birds or looking for opportunities to practice your
bird watching skills? Join us for an outing designed for beginner birders
and folks who want to learn the basics. The group will walk a ~1.5-mile
loop through Two Rivers Park. A paved trail will take us over the Little
Maumelle River, through vibrant pine-dominated woods, and alongside lush
wetland habitat. As we go, two group leaders will cover skills such as
using binoculars, using field marks to identify birds, and using habitat
clues to find birds. This is one of the best birding spots in central
Arkansas, which is known for swallows, herons, orioles, woodpeckers, and
forest songbirds. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels
are encouraged to participate!
*What to bring:*
Comfortable walking shoes
Water
Binoculars (we will have a few pairs available to borrow)
*Meeting location:*
We’ll gather at the base of the bridge near the roundabout. Look for the
group by the interpretive sign about the Arkansas River Trail.
4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
GPS: 34.797585, -92.382828
Note: If using a maps app to navigate (which is encouraged), be sure to set
the address as *Two Rivers Park Bridge*, NOT Two Rivers Park (which will
take you to a different entrance).
The bridge entrance to the park is accessible from the interchange between
I-430 and Cantrell Road (Hwy 10) in Little Rock. If arriving via I-430
(from either direction), take Exit 9 to Cantrell Rd and follow signs to
River Mountain Road. If traveling west on Cantrell, take the I-430 S ramp
to River Mountain Road. If traveling east on Cantrell, exit right before
you go over the bridge (in front of the Tide Cleaner building) and take a
left under the bridge toward River Mountain Road. After making the hairpin
turn onto River Mountain Road, follow the road past the houses and all the
way down the hill till you see the river. You can park at the boat launch
or in the lot at the base of the bridge.
*Access notes:*
The parking lot has a few ADA-compliant parking spaces.
There are restrooms and a water fountain in the parking lot.
The paved trail over the bridge and through the park is wheelchair
accessible.
The trail does not have evenly spaced benches, but picnic tables and
seating will be available at our halfway point.
Date: 7/7/26 10:07 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen early this morning in Cell 2.
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On Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill spent time in the open above Birch Pond this morning. Ir was periodically accompanied by an Anhinga, several Western Cattle Egrets, Little Blue Herons and Great Egrets, all roosting in the trees along the dirt road that circles the pond and area. Around noon, the Spoonbill flew deeper into the thick, low trees and disappeared.
There are so many waders in the first three cells across from the grainery, it's hard to count them. My estimates were 150 Snowy Egrets, 75+ BLACK-NECKED STILT, and dozens of Little Blue Herons and Great Egrets. The Willets have not been relocated in the last two days but several Lesser Yellowlegs have joined the food fest.
And this report wouldn't be complete without mentioning how fun it was to watch the dozen-plus Mississippi Kites flying/hunting over the fields.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
Patty and Michael
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
Patty
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Date: 7/7/26 10:05 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Neotropic Cormorants -- White County
This morning there are two NEOTROPIC CORMORANTS, one Double-crested Cormorant and an ANHINGA on the south pond at Mingo Creek. They like to roost on the dead tree stobs in the pond. Our checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S368995205
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM Subject: Neotropic Cormorant -- Wjite County We stopped by Bald Knob NWR this morning and saw a Cormorant far out in Cell 3. It spooked easily and Michael caught some in-flight shots. We circled back around and saw it again, and as we were attempting to get a clear ID, the crop duster buzzed everything in the first 3 cells, including the Cormorant, which afterwards disappeared.
So we decided to stop by Mingo Creek where we found a single Cormorant. It was bright and sunny with the Cormorant far out in the south pond. We observed the bird for 10-15 minutes and couldn't see any orange above the bill. It was an all dark bird with an all gray bill. The gape/chin patch was yellow and heavily angular. We submitted it as a Neotropic and will add photos to our list later. Just wanted to get the word out.
Daniel Denman just happened to call as we were leaving, and he got there in time to see it before it flew off. However it could come back so if you're in the area, this is a great pond to check for such things.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 7/6/26 11:40 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Neotropic Cormorant -- Wjite County
We stopped by Bald Knob NWR this morning and saw a Cormorant far out in Cell 3. It spooked easily and Michael caught some in-flight shots. We circled back around and saw it again, and as we were attempting to get a clear ID, the crop duster buzzed everything in the first 3 cells, including the Cormorant, which afterwards disappeared.
So we decided to stop by Mingo Creek where we found a single Cormorant. It was bright and sunny with the Cormorant far out in the south pond. We observed the bird for 10-15 minutes and couldn't see any orange above the bill. It was an all dark bird with an all gray bill. The gape/chin patch was yellow and heavily angular. We submitted it as a Neotropic and will add photos to our list later. Just wanted to get the word out.
Daniel Denman just happened to call as we were leaving, and he got there in time to see it before it flew off. However it could come back so if you're in the area, this is a great pond to check for such things.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
Date: 7/5/26 2:01 pm From: Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> Subject: July ASCA Meeting - Black Skimmer Movements by Jacob Wessels
Good afternoon!
Join the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas on Thursday July 9th at 7 PM to hear Jacob Wessels talk about his research into the movements of Black Skimmers breeding in coastal Mississippi. Jacob is currently a PhD student at Mississippi State University.
Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) are a widespread coastal seabird species of conservation concern. Their movements have been understudied because of the challenges of tracking birds. Jacob will present preliminary results from a collaborative study of Black Skimmers in Mississippi that aims to increase our knowledge of their ecology and inform habitat restoration efforts. Tracking Black Skimmers with GPS transmitters has provided insight into their movements during the breeding season, as well as variation in migratory strategies, routes, and destinations during the nonbreeding season, as the skimmers spread out around much of the Gulf and beyond.
Jacob Wessels started birding as an undergraduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He went on to work with species including Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warblers, Loggerhead Shrikes, Northern Bobwhites, grassland and forest songbirds, and secretive marsh birds. He earned a master’s in Biology at Arkansas State University, where he studied Cerulean Warblers along the Buffalo National River. Jacob is currently a PhD student at Mississippi State University. He also serves as Newsletter Editor for the Mississippi Ornithological Society.
Date: 7/5/26 11:08 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
The Roseate Spoonbill spent time in the open above Birch Pond this morning. Ir was periodically accompanied by an Anhinga, several Western Cattle Egrets, Little Blue Herons and Great Egrets, all roosting in the trees along the dirt road that circles the pond and area. Around noon, the Spoonbill flew deeper into the thick, low trees and disappeared.
There are so many waders in the first three cells across from the grainery, it's hard to count them. My estimates were 150 Snowy Egrets, 75+ BLACK-NECKED STILT, and dozens of Little Blue Herons and Great Egrets. The Willets have not been relocated in the last two days but several Lesser Yellowlegs have joined the food fest.
And this report wouldn't be complete without mentioning how fun it was to watch the dozen-plus Mississippi Kites flying/hunting over the fields.
Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
Patty and Michael
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
Patty
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Date: 7/5/26 10:14 am From: Jerry Butler <jerrysharon.butler...> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
For birders retirement age or beyond a permanent license is available which
would be significantly cheaper than getting one annually.
On Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM N Rock <4rockbird...> wrote:
> How does this apply to out-of-state residents?
>
> Nancy Rock
> Shell Knob, MO
>
> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:13 PM Dawna Stirrup <drdenman...> wrote:
>
>> The conservation permit is listed under "Hunting". It's the same price as
>> a Fishing License.
>>
>>
>> https://ar-licensing.s3licensing.com/product/WMC?yr=2027&catalogItem=Hunting >>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 16:11 Debra Grim <dsgrim02...> wrote:
>>
>>> If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
>>> still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
>>> Debra Grim, Carroll County
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>>>>
>>>> Sandy B.
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to
>>>>> have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>>>>
>>>>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>>>>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>>>>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>>>>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>>>>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>>>>
>>>>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>>>>
>>>>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>>>>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>>>>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy Franklin
>>>>> Pulaski County
>>>>>
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Date: 7/5/26 10:05 am From: N Rock <4rockbird...> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
How does this apply to out-of-state residents?
Nancy Rock
Shell Knob, MO
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:13 PM Dawna Stirrup <drdenman...> wrote:
> The conservation permit is listed under "Hunting". It's the same price as
> a Fishing License.
>
>
> https://ar-licensing.s3licensing.com/product/WMC?yr=2027&catalogItem=Hunting >
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 16:11 Debra Grim <dsgrim02...> wrote:
>
>> If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
>> still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
>> Debra Grim, Carroll County
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>>
>>> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>>>
>>> Sandy B.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to
>>>> have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>>>
>>>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>>>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>>>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>>>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>>>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>>>
>>>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>>>
>>>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>>>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>>>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cindy Franklin
>>>> Pulaski County
>>>>
>>>>
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Date: 7/5/26 9:16 am From: James E Dixon <jamesdixonlr...> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
Probably not, they are different organizations.
Jim Dixon
Little Rock
www.jamesdixon.us
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> On Behalf Of Robert Day
Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2026 11:08 AM
To: <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Re: State WMA fees
So would Hobbs State Park in Benton County require this permit?
Bob Day
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OR those of us over 65 years of age can buy a lifetime hunting/fishing combination license for $35.00 and not have to worry about buying a permit every year.
Nancy Young
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 03:05:16 PM CDT, CK Franklin <meshoppen...> <mailto:<meshoppen...> > wrote:
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
Date: 7/5/26 4:44 am From: Roselie Overby <0000005a14a66d60-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: ARBIRD-L Digest - 3 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026 - Special issue (#2026-157)
The same thing is true in Louisiana for WMAs. Down here you can purchase a general use license.
Roselie Overby.
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 14:33:54 +0000
> From: Patricia McLean <plm108...>
> Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
>
> Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
> Patty and Michael
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
>
> Patty
>
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> On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
> The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
> Patty McLean
>
> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
>
> There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
>
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:05:40 +0000
> From: Joe Tucker <jttllt...>
> Subject: Re: Roseate Spoonbill (ROSP) at BKNWR
>
> HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July to all. Stay cool.
> Thanks for the info Patty.
> Joe
> On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:34:06 AM CDT, Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
> Patty and Michael
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
>
> Patty
>
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> On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
> The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
> Patty McLean
>
> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
>
> There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
>
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:05:04 +0000
> From: CK Franklin <meshoppen...>
> Subject: State WMA fees
>
> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>
> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>
> See the first bullet point at the link.
>
> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission<https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >
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> Cindy Franklin
> Pulaski County
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:00:27 -0500
> From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...>
> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
>
> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>
> Sandy B.
>
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
>>
>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have
>> a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>
>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>
>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>
>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>
>>
>> Cindy Franklin
>> Pulaski County
>>
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:10:27 -0500
> From: Debra Grim <dsgrim02...>
> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
>
> If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
> still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
> Debra Grim, Carroll County
>
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>>
>> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>>
>> Sandy B.
>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have
>>> a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>>
>>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>>
>>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>>
>>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>>
>>>
>>> Cindy Franklin
>>> Pulaski County
>>>
>>>
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If you just want it for access, I think you can get either a lifetime hunting or a lifetime fishing for 10.50. Rather than the combo.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 07:21:34 PM CDT, Nancy Young <0000018632ccc347-dmarc-request...> wrote:
OR those of us over 65 years of age can buy a lifetime hunting/fishing combination license for $35.00 and not have to worry about buying a permit every year.
Nancy Young
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 03:05:16 PM CDT, CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
See the first bullet point at the link.
Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Date: 7/4/26 5:21 pm From: Nancy Young <0000018632ccc347-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
OR those of us over 65 years of age can buy a lifetime hunting/fishing combination license for $35.00 and not have to worry about buying a permit every year.
Nancy Young
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 03:05:16 PM CDT, CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
See the first bullet point at the link.
Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
The one you want is on the hunting tab. WMChttps://ar-licensing.s3licensing.com/product/WMC?yr=2027&catalogItem=Hunting
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 04:11:03 PM CDT, Debra Grim <dsgrim02...> wrote:
If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.Debra Grim, Carroll County
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
Sandy B.
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
See the first bullet point at the link.
Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 16:11 Debra Grim <dsgrim02...> wrote:
> If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
> still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
> Debra Grim, Carroll County
>
> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>
>> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>>
>> Sandy B.
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
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>>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to
>>> have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>>
>>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>>
>>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>>
>>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>>
>>>
>>> Cindy Franklin
>>> Pulaski County
>>>
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If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
Debra Grim, Carroll County
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
>
> Sandy B.
>
> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
>
>> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have
>> a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>>
>> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
>> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
>> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
>> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
>> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>>
>> See the first bullet point at the link.
>>
>> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
>> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>
>>
>> Cindy Franklin
>> Pulaski County
>>
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The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
Sandy B.
On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
> Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have
> a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
>
> Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone
> visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license
> for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking
> etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation
> permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
>
> See the first bullet point at the link.
>
> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook
> Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >
>
> Cindy Franklin
> Pulaski County
>
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Date: 7/4/26 1:05 pm From: CK Franklin <meshoppen...> Subject: State WMA fees
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
Date: 7/4/26 9:05 am From: Joe Tucker <000001df0ca37a3b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Roseate Spoonbill (ROSP) at BKNWR
HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July to all. Stay cool.
Thanks for the info Patty.
Joe
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:34:06 AM CDT, Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
Patty and Michael
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
Patty
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Date: 7/4/26 7:34 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
Patty and Michael
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
Patty
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
Patty
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Date: 7/2/26 8:34 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
Patty McLean
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Birds and Our Hedonic Adaptation
You dont know what you have until it is gone is something that all are aware of. That is a characteristic of humans to fail to appreciate what they have while they have it. Humans become insensitive to stimuli and environmental factors with repeat exposure. Birders are not immune to this factor and take for granted the birds they see around them. Yes, you may have been excited about having a bird in your yard the first time but as time wears on, this becomes a common place, and the excitement diminishes just as buying a new object from the store. The hedonic adaptation is a psychological process where people tend to return to a relatively stable baseline level after having positive or negative life events. When something good happens like seeing a new bird or adding a bird to your life lists, you have a boost of happiness, but the feeling fades as your brain adjusts to the experience. This natural and often unconscious process helps keep life stable but can cause you to ignore or become complacent to the treasures and the birds that you have around you. I have been on birding trips with some birders referring to a species seen so often that they call them trash birds. There are no trash birds regardless of how often they are seen. You need to regain a gratitude and appreciation for what you have. Find joy in seeing your American Robins, Northern Cardinals, Blue jays, Eastern Bluebirds, and others that you see so often that you ignore their presence and the beauty they hold. By understanding the hedonic adaptation process that is at work in your crinkled cranium you can focus on strategies that promote sustainable well-being, cultivate gratitude, meaningful engagement, and mindful awareness, rather than relying solely on new external circumstances and birds to provide a lasting happiness.
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Date: 6/30/26 9:35 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
Date: 6/27/26 8:05 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Roseate Spoonbill at Bald Knob NWR
We've been out here for about an hour and not seeing the Spoonbill. Could be it's a nocturnal feeder or just dusk and dawn. And yes, they also feed during the day but this one might prefer dimmer light. All that to say perhaps it's been here since our first sighting on June 22, and just roosting during daylight hours. But also there's what looks good for a WILLET in Cell 2 and a Forster's Tern hunting over Cell 3.
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On Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote: A Roseate Spoonbill seen late yesterday evening by Dawna Stirrup at the refuge continues this morning. We heard from a local birder that it's actively moving around and feeding in Cells 2 and 3.
Patty McLean
Date: 6/27/26 5:32 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Roseate Spoonbill at Bald Knob NWR
A Roseate Spoonbill seen late yesterday evening by Dawna Stirrup at the refuge continues this morning. We heard from a local birder that it's actively moving around and feeding in Cells 2 and 3.
Patty McLean
Date: 6/26/26 7:18 pm From: Dawna Stirrup <drdenman...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob Area Birds June 22
A Rosate Spoonbill was seen tonight at around 8:45pm in the middle of Cell
2. No telling if it's the same bird as before.
Bald Knob NWR closes 1 hours after Sunset, which is currently around
8:30pm. Often birds fly into the fields at sunset and leave first thing in
the morning. Sometimes they're resting during migration and sometimes
they're spending their days elsewhere and feeding in the cells at night.
On Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 12:14 Patricia McLean <
<000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
