Urban Park birding habitat

Jefferson Barracks Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Jefferson Barracks Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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

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

46/1/2026

Wood Duck

126/1/2026

Mallard

146/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

706/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Chimney Swift

36/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Great Egret

36/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Bell's Vireo

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

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 Jefferson Barracks Park for birding?
The best months to visit Jefferson Barracks Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Jefferson Barracks Park?
Notable species at Jefferson Barracks Park include Mallard, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jefferson Barracks Park?
Birding at Jefferson Barracks Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Jefferson Barracks Park?
Jefferson Barracks Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.