Grassland birding habitat

Marais Temps Clair CA

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Marais Temps Clair CA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

6/2/2026Clifton Terrace Park Parking Lot8 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

6/2/20263214 Charlotte Ct Alton US-IL

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

6/1/20261000 Riverlands Way, West Alton, Missouri, US (38.86, -90.159) Drainage Area From West Alton Floodplains1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Orton Rd.1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

5/31/20265601 N Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood US-MO 38.75964, -90.375261 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

76/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

36/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Great Egret

56/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

46/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

56/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

36/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

36/2/2026

Northern House Wren

46/2/2026

Carolina Wren

36/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Marais Temps Clair CA for birding?
The best months to visit Marais Temps Clair CA for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Marais Temps Clair CA?
Notable species at Marais Temps Clair CA include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Marais Temps Clair CA?
Birding at Marais Temps Clair CA is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Marais Temps Clair CA?
Marais Temps Clair CA offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.