Clarks River Refugewinter wildlife

Bald eagle sightings during the winter and early spring, per the Fish and Wildlife Service (a season, not a peak): during the winter and early spring. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.

Not now: its usual winter wildlife window for this year has passed. Next time: during the winter and early spring, local timing.

In winter and early spring; fall and winter are also good for white-tailed deer and migrating waterfowl.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

It's at 91 US Hwy 641 North, Benton; don't rely on Google Maps: use the refuge's directions or GPS coordinates. The office is open weekdays 7:30am to 4pm.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Yes: "Area closed" signs mark places shut to protect wildlife or for safety, and refuge signs mark the boundaries.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

It became the country's 549th national wildlife refuge in 1998.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Environmental Education and Recreation Area: the refuge's most popular spot for hiking and wildlife viewing: paved, gravel and dirt trails, observation decks and a pond, 2.3 miles from headquarters; Happy Hollow Overlook: an overlook named in the refuge's official facility list (no description published).

Bald eagle sightings (Dec–Mar), White-tailed deer and migrating waterfowl (Sep–Feb) and Nesting songbirds, wildflowers, turkey poults and amphibians (Mar–Aug).