Grand Tower Island
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Grand Tower Island is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern Parula
Wild Turkey
Carolina Wren
Louisiana Waterthrush
Summer Tanager
Little Blue Heron
Great Egret
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Fish Crow
Brown Thrasher
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.