IMG
© Rhett Raibley
Delete exact location

The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 35.7759/-90.7019 (2020-11-27 20:30:56 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Craighead Forest Park" (2020-11-27 20:30:56 )

Not available yet

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)
Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis)
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)
Common Loon (Gavia immer)
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
Veery (Catharus fuscescens)
Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus)
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum)
Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)
Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera)
Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa)
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)
Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea)
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca)
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens)
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:04:29)

Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:03:20)

Common Loon (Gavia immer) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:02:39)

Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:02:29)

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:02:09)

Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:01:51)

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:01:36)

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:01:18)

Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:01:07)

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:00:51)

Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:00:38)

Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:00:27)

Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:00:17)

Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 21:00:05)

Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:59:46)

Veery (Catharus fuscescens) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:59:25)

Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:59:16)

Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:59:00)

Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:58:50)

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-03 20:58:34)

  • Timing and strategy

Craighead Forest Park is great year-round, but is an absolute spring migrant magnet.  Early in the mornings from late April to early June, expect to be dazzled by an abundance of warblers, vireos, thrushes, tanagers, and orioles.  Spending an entire morning (6am-11am) is very easy.  The park is largely driveable, and most birds can be seen without hiking, but hiking may yield a few more species.  Search large trees for warblers.  The parking lot on the south side of the loop is my favorite location to park, hike, and bird.  It also connects the park to the Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.  The lake is great for ducks in the winter.  

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:43
Craighead Forest Park is great year-round, but is an absolute spring migrant magnet.  Early in the mornings from late April to early June, expect to be dazzled by an abundance of warblers, vireos, thrushes, tanagers, and orioles.  Spending an entire morning (6am-11am) is very easy.  The park is largely driveable, and most birds can be seen without hiking, but hiking may yield a few more species.  Search large trees for warblers.  The parking lot on the south side of the loop is my favorite location to park, hike, and bird.  It also connects the park to the Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.  The lake is great for ducks in the winter.  
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:43
Craighead Forest Park is great year-round, but is an absolute spring migrant magnet.  Early in the mornings from late April to early June, expect to be dazzled by an abundance of warblers, vireos, thrushes, tanagers, and orioles.  Spending an entire morning (6am-11am) is very easy.  The park is largely driveable, and most birds can be seen without hiking, but hiking may yield a few more species.  Search large trees for warblers.  The parking lot on the south side of the loop is my favorite location to park, hike, and bird.  It also connects the park to the Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.  
  • How to get there

Accessed from South Culberhouse St.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:45
Accessed from South Culberhouse St.

Open 6am - 10pm yearly.  No fees for access. Enter through South Culberhouse St.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:46
Open 6am - 10pm yearly.  No fees for access. Enter through South Culberhouse St.
  • Other attractions

Fishing and boating available. Numerous hiking, biking, and jogging trails on dirt, gravel, and paved surfaces, along with workout stations allow for wonderful exercise options.  Backs up to the Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, a free nature center operated by Arkansas Game and Fish.  The nature center can be hiked to from the park or accessed off of East Lawson Road.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:50
Fishing and boating available. Numerous hiking, biking, and jogging trails on dirt, gravel, and paved surfaces, along with workout stations allow for wonderful exercise options.  Backs up to the Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, a free nature center operated by Arkansas Game and Fish.  The nature center can be hiked to from the park or accessed off of East Lawson Road.

Bathrooms are spread around the park.  Information is only listed on park maps or online.  There is an overlook on the south side of the park, between the park and nature center.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:52
Bathrooms are spread around the park.  Information is only listed on park maps or online.  There is an overlook on the south side of the park, between the park and nature center.

Park is safe and patrolled by police, but things can get a little sketchy (vehicle break ins, kids causing trouble) at night. I would not recommend using the trails at night.  Gravel and paved trails are safe for everyone, but watch out for roots, steep (but small) hills, and dips on the dirt trails.  General caution should be used for snakes and poison ivy.  Mosquitoes are thick in Spring/Summer. Local events can cause some noise, but park is large enough to relocate to the other side and still have a great time.  

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-03 20:57
Park is safe and patrolled by police, but things can get a little sketchy (vehicle break ins, kids causing trouble) at night. I would not recommend using the trails at night.  Gravel and paved trails are safe for everyone, but watch out for roots, steep (but small) hills, and dips on the dirt trails.  General caution should be used for snakes and poison ivy.  Mosquitoes are thick in Spring/Summer. Local events can cause some noise, but park is large enough to relocate to the other side and still have a great time.  
All information about this site was contributed by Orniverse users. Neither Orniverse nor the contributors accept responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.

Local guides

No local guides yet

Reports

Season:
to
Species:
no reports found
Craighead Forest Park - Orniverse