Simpson Park
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Simpson Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Blue Jay
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Bufflehead
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Great Blue Heron
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Chickadee
Wood Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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