Busch CA

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Busch CA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 286 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

3/6/2026Firma Rd.1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/5/2026Fulton Compound1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Home Muirkirk Lane1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

3/5/2026Timberlake1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026720 Bent Brook Rd, Des Peres US-MO 38.59442, -90.447311 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/4/20262751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood, Missouri, US (38.558, -90.643)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park2 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

2/27/2026Mirasol1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

2/26/2026My Backyard2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

303/6/2026

Mallard

83/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

33/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Bald Eagle

13/6/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

33/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

House Finch

23/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

53/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Busch CA for birding?
The best months to visit Busch CA for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Busch CA?
Notable species at Busch CA include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Busch CA?
Birding at Busch CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Busch CA?
Busch CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.