Date: 5/4/26 7:40 pm From: Sarah Morris <saraha.morris1...> Subject: Gillam Park Fieldtrip Report
Spring migration made Gillam Park a fantastic destination on Saturday for
the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas's (ASCA) monthly field trip and
bird banding demonstration. More than 20 people attended, and we recorded
53 species, including 13 warblers.
We arrived just as Kevin Krajcir, ASCA Vice President and a Conservation
Biologist with the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, and volunteers
were banding their first birds of the morning, giving us a close-up view of
a Chestnut-sided Warbler.
The banding demonstration provided a chance to see several species up
close, including Summer Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak,
Painted Bunting, and Nashville Warbler.
We later walked the paved and gravel trails down to the floating dock,
where we had excellent views of a perched Broad-winged Hawk and another
being chased by a Blue Jay, while hearing a variety of vireos and warblers
along the way. At one point, while searching for singing Golden-winged
Warblers, a Chestnut-sided Warbler landed within arm’s reach behind us and
hopped about, seemingly studying the group.
In total, species recorded included Acadian Flycatcher, Yellow-throated
Vireo, Philadelphia Vireo, Wood Thrush, Summer Tanager, and Rose-breasted
Grosbeak. Warblers observed included Ovenbird, Golden-winged,
Black-and-white, Tennessee, Nashville, Kentucky, Common Yellowthroat,
American Redstart, Northern Parula, Magnolia, Northern Yellow,
Chestnut-sided, and Yellow-rumped. Near the floating dock, we also found a
Gray-cheeked Thrush, along with a Wood Duck and two Yellow-crowned Night
Herons.
The complete checklist is available at ebird.org/checklist/S331124459.
