Birding spots · Arkansas
Best Birding Spots in Franklin County, Arkansas
Shores Lake leads Franklin County's birding spots with 79 species reported, best in spring. 5 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shores Lake | 79 | 31 | 72 | 6 | 33 |
| Cherokee Prairie East Fee | 78 | 34 | 48 | 34 | 38 |
| H.E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area | 74 | 24 | 46 | 36 | 36 |
| Cherry Bend Recreation Area | 73 | 0 | 71 | 35 | 5 |
| Cherokee Prairie Natural Area | 70 | 14 | 39 | 22 | 46 |