Bird Island Tour

The Bird Island Tour at Lake Ouachita State Park offers a viewing experience of thousands of migrating birds, including purple martins, egrets, herons, and ibises, settling in to roost at sunset. The guided boat tour provides a stunning natural spectacle and an opportunity to witness this seasonal event. This event showcases the tens of thousands of purple martins that visit Arkansas’ largest purple martin roost that they stop on Lake Ouachita for just a few weeks. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or by calling (501) 767-9366. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early because the boat must depart on time.