Date: 4/16/26 2:17 pm From: Sarah Morris <saraha.morris1...> Subject: REMINDER: ASCA Field Trip is Saturday
Hi everyone,
This is a reminder that Saturday is the Audubon Society of Central
Arkansas's (ASCA) field trip to Frog Bayou Wildlife Management Area.
All trips are open to the public. 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.
If possible, I would like a headcount of attendees. Please email or text me
at (870) 926-7127 if you plan to join us.
Sarah Morris
ASCA Field Trip Coordinator
> *2026 ASCA FIELD TRIPS*
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> *April 18: Frog Bayou Wildlife Management Area*
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> *Meet:* 6:30 a.m. at the Mayflower commuter lot (Exit 135 off I-40 West).
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> Frog Bayou is a restored wetland. Migratory waterfowl are common here. The
> group will look for marsh birds such as Sora, Virginia Rail, and Least
> Bittern. Wading birds may also be seen.
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> Walking will be on level dirt paths. If time allows, the group may also
> visit nearby birding spots. Return to Little Rock is expected by late
> afternoon.
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> *What to bring:*
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> · Binocular or scope (if available)
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> · Water, snacks, and lunch
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> *Meeting location:*
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> For central Arkansas participants:
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> Mayflower commuter lot at Exit 135 off I-40 West
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> GPS: 34.970470483700275, -92.41647271395294
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> For western Arkansas participants:
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> Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Phillips 66 Truck Stop at Dyer Exit 20 (southside
> of I-40).
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> GPS: 35.51288282023821, -94.11406603724042
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> Breakfast and lunch items are available at the truck stop.
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> *May 2: Banding Demo at Gillam Park*
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> *Meet: *7 a.m. at Gillam Park (far parking lot)
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> Spring migration will be underway, offering a chance to see many species,
> including warblers.
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> Kevin Krajcir, conservation biologist with the Arkansas Natural Heritage
> Commission, will also demonstrate bird banding. He will explain how banding
> works and why it is important. Bird banding will be weather-dependent.
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> There will be moderate walking on mostly level trails, which may be muddy.
> After Gillam Park, the group will visit the Little Rock Audubon Center,
> Industrial Harbor Road, and Terry Lock and Dam. The trip may last into
> early afternoon.
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> *What to bring:*
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> · Water and snacks
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> · Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots
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> · Binocular
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> *Meeting location:*
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> Gillam Park
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> 5300 Gillam Park Road, Little Rock
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> GPS: 34.700823, -92.258148
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> Directions: Take I-30 West heading south from Little Rock. Exit onto
> I-440 going towards the airport. Take Exit 1-Springer Road. At the bottom
> of the exit ramp, turn left onto Springer Road. Go one mile to just past
> the Little Rock Audubon Center and turn right onto Gillam Park Road. Follow
> it into the park to the last parking lot.
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