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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)
Ammospiza nelsoni
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern Wood-Pewee
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Chimney Swift
Great Egret
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Rock Pigeon
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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