AVAS Bird Walks

On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society (AVAS) sponsors and hosts a public bird walk in partnership with the NWDC at the River Campus. Here are public records about each event including the number of participants and the bird species that were identified.

Yellow Warbler

July 8, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On July 8, 2023, 11 participants walked the muddy trails of the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center River Campus on a lovely cool morning.

Cormorant

June 20, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On June 20, 2023, total of 14 people attended the walk at the NWDC River Campus. Everyone appreciated the additional walk and the earlier start time of 8 am.

Blue Jay

May 27, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk

The bird walk on May 27, 2023 had 24 participants who in total identified 24 different bird species.

black crowned night heron bird

February 25, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk

The February 25, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk had 17 participants. A total of 21 bird species were seen and/or heard. The rarest bird seen was a Black-crowned Night-Heron, and it was spotted from the River Campus Deck area.

Great Horned Owl Raptor Bird

December 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

The December 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk provided folks with the chance to spend time outdoors with their family and friends before the Christmas holiday. Despite freezing temperatures 9 participants met up for the walk, and their fortitude was rewarded!

Common Merganser duck

October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 18 birds were seen and/or heard, and 15 participants attended. Clif Smith lead this beautiful fall morning walk.

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