Carondelet Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Carondelet Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Swan Goose, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

3/6/2026George Winter Park (St. Louis Co.)4 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Kilmar Woods1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Forest Park6 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

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/4/2026Horseshoe Lake State Park, Pontoon Beach US-IL 38.69504, -90.071612 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Huntleigh/Lindbergh1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

2/28/2026Carondelet Park1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

2/28/2026Forest Park--Deer Lake Savanna3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

73/6/2026

Mallard

83/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

53/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

European Starling

383/6/2026

American Robin

443/6/2026

American Goldfinch

13/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

53/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/6/2026

Song Sparrow

23/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/6/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

53/6/2026

Rusty Blackbird

103/6/2026

Common Grackle

1543/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Carondelet Park for birding?
The best months to visit Carondelet Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Carondelet Park?
Notable species at Carondelet Park include Swan Goose, Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Carondelet Park?
Birding at Carondelet Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Carondelet Park?
Carondelet Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.