Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 320 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Least Tern
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Red-headed Woodpecker
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Dickcissel
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Bell's Vireo
Northern Mockingbird
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.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Confluence Greenway
- Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
- Alton Lock and Dam
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