James A. Reed WA
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
James A. Reed WA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Belted Kingfisher, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.