Tower Grove Park
Missouri · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
Tower Grove Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Green-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Purple Martin
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Tufted Titmouse
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Shaw Nature Reserve
- Forest Park
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