Date: 6/19/25 7:39 pm From: <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> Subject: Re: Red Slough Bird Survey - June 18
You need to go to the links below David Arbour's report to grasp what Red Slough is about and it will answer a lot of your question. I suggest that to see the birds that David reported, there is a lot of walking. There are observation platforms in some locations. Spray down with bug spray and plan for a great day of birding. Red Slough is known internationally and is on the Ouachita National Forest and is an Oklahoma birding Hot Spot.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Ashlyn Ohm <4ever4hiskingdom...>
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2025 6:47 PM
To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...>
Subject: Re: Red Slough Bird Survey - June 18
Thank you so much for the detailed reports from Red Slough!
I am interested in seeing many of these species for my bird year and life lists. However, I have never been to Red Slough. What is the access like there? Can the birds be seen from a car, or is walking required? I don’t mind walking but would like to avoid ticks and chiggers this time of year!
Also, can I see the birds with bins, or do I need a scope?
Thank you so much!
Ashlyn
On Jun 18, 2025, at 7:08 PM, <arbour...> <arbour...> wrote:
The bird survey started off overcast, mild, and windy, with a couple rain showers, then turned partly cloudy, warm, and calm around noon. 65 species were found. Lots of nesting activity going on in the heronries on Pintail and Otter Lakes and gallinule chicks everywhere. Here is my list for today:
