Birding Tour of River Commons West Side - Sunday, September 27th, 2026
The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society in partnership with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) will host a birding field trip to The River Commons West side on Sunday, September 27th at 9:00 AM. The River Commons is a conservation and educational initiative located in Fayetteville, Arkansas along the West Fork of the White River. Managed and led by the WCRC, City of Fayetteville, and Beaver Water District, The River Commons was established to restore critical ecosystems, improve and protect the water quality of Northwest Arkansas' drinking water source, and engage local and regional communities in environmental restoration, cultural heritage, and nature-based recreation. The over 300-acre property features some interesting wetland and grassland habitat that we'll explore in search of local and migrant shorebirds and passerines. Birders have been visiting the original 98-acre property for years and close to 140 species of birds have been observed to date. We'll get special access to park inside the west side property and learn from WCRC staff about ongoing restoration efforts and plans for the future. The floodplain fields and riparian woods should hold plenty of interesting birds during the peak of Fall migration. The River Commons is located just North of Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club on Dead Horse Mountain Rd. Participants are invited to enter the property through the gate located South of the bridge over the West Fork White River at GPS: 36.048854, -94.118558. We will begin the walk at 9:00 AM. Participants can expect to walk for 2 hours over 1-2 miles of flat but uneven terrain with some mowed trails and some possible walking through taller grasses. Hiking boots, sun protection, insect repellant, and water is recommended. There are no restroom facilities on site. The trip is free and open to the public. You do not need to be an NWAAS member to attend.
Limited to 35 attendees. RSVP at trips@nwarkaudubon.org with the trip name, your name, and the number attending.
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