Forest Park
Missouri · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About This Location
Forest Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Wild Turkey 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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Ridgewood Reservoir
- Highland Park
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