Lake Contrary
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Contrary is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Sora
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.