Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the commuter lot at I-430/I-630 off Shackleford Road in Little Rock. We’ll arrive around 8:45 a.m. at the park’s Lodge for anyone who would like to meet us there. Our target birds will be eagles, loons, ducks, mergansers, grebes, and gulls. Dress warm, the lake can be windy and cold. Hats and gloves are recommended. Bring scope, water, and snacks. You can bring lunch or eat in the Lodge’s restaurant.
Address for the park is: 2027 State Park Entrance Road – Bismarck, Arkansas 71929. GPS coordinates are 34.24562, -93.14840. Go to www.degray.com for more information about the park.
rive south through Arkadelphia on Hwy 67. Turn left onto Caddo St. Then turn right onto South 3rd St. The ponds are located at 1675 South 3rd St. approximately 5 miles south of Arkadelphia. GPS 34.089623, -93.051497.