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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Northern Bobwhite
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
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.