Urban Park birding habitat

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Forest Park1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

5/31/20265601 N Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood US-MO 38.75964, -90.375261 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

5/30/2026Horseshoe Lake State Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/30/2026Route 66 SP2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/30/2026Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/29/2026Horseshoe Lake State Park1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/29/2026Horseshoe Lake State Park1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/27/2026Forest Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/27/202652 E. Cardigan Dr.2 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/27/2026Forest Park1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

5/24/20263640 S Utah Pl, feeders1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/24/2026Tower Grove Park-- Gaddy Wild Bird Garden1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/2/2026

Mallard

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

46/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Northern Flicker

46/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

56/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/2/2026

Barn Swallow

16/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

26/2/2026

European Starling

76/2/2026

Brown Thrasher

16/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

16/2/2026

American Robin

246/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

House Finch

26/2/2026

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.