by Communications Coordinator | Jan 16, 2026 | Bird of the Month
November 2025 Carolina Chickadee Poecile carolinensis Our bird of the month is the most common visitor to Arkansas bird feeders. Its curious nature, cute appearance, and sweet song makes it a crowd favorite. When did you last see a Carolina Chickadee at your...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
October 2025 Downy/Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates pubescens/villosus Even in the slowest of bird feeding seasons, there are some birds that tend to stay loyal to our bird feeders. This month, we will be focusing on two species that often get confused, but each have...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
September 2025 White-breasted Nuthatch Sittacarolinensis Have you ever seen a bird climb down a tree headfirst? This fall, watch for these adorable visitors, our nuthatch neighbors! We have two species of nuthatches regularly seen in NWA, but the White-Breasted...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
August 2025 Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura The next time you find yourself outside, listen carefully. You may hear a beautiful, haunting bird song. “Coo-ah! Coo, coo, coo…” Although often mistaken for an owl, this somber sound belongs to one of our favorite feeder...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
July 2025 Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea Have you ever seen a solid blue bird visit your feeder and thought, “That’s no bluebird!” If you have, congratulations on seeing one of NWA’s most sought-after birds, the Indigo Bunting. These sparrow-sized birds are fairly...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 7, 2026 | Bird of the Month
May 2025 American Goldfinch Spinus tristis As the first wave of summer hits, flashes of brilliant yellow paint a cheery picture at our feeders and wildflowers. In the winter, muted tones descend in large numbers to cover the ground. Which bird shows such a drastic...
