Birding spots · Arkansas
Best Birding Spots in Pope County, Arkansas
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge leads Pope County's birding spots with 148 species reported, best in spring. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge | 148 | 87 | 93 | 30 | 83 |
| Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary | 132 | 57 | 108 | 50 | 83 |
| Galla Creek Wildlife Lake | 132 | 34 | 122 | 0 | 15 |
| Lake Dardanelle State Park | 121 | 62 | 86 | 43 | 72 |
| Dam Site Public Use Area | 112 | 71 | 76 | 21 | 49 |
| Lake Atkins | 76 | 37 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Birding spot near Atkins | 139 | 81 | 106 | 22 | 58 |
| Birding spot near Russellville | 61 | 27 | 39 | 20 | 28 |