Grassland birding habitat

Confluence Point State Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Confluence Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull 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

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

6/2/2026Clifton Terrace Park Parking Lot8 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

6/2/20263214 Charlotte Ct Alton US-IL

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

6/2/2026Home2 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

6/1/20261000 Riverlands Way, West Alton, Missouri, US (38.86, -90.159) Drainage Area From West Alton Floodplains1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/1/2026Forest Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Orton Rd.1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

126/2/2026

Mallard

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

26/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

16/2/2026

Killdeer

26/2/2026

Little Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

66/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

American Crow

26/2/2026

Horned Lark

26/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

56/2/2026

Northern House Wren

26/2/2026

Marsh Wren

16/2/2026

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 Confluence Point State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Confluence Point State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Confluence Point State Park?
Notable species at Confluence Point State Park include Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Iceland Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Confluence Point State Park?
Birding at Confluence Point State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Confluence Point State Park?
Confluence Point State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.