Confluence Point State Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Confluence Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull 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

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Forest Park6 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/5/2026No Name Park2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/4/2026Marais Temps Clair CA1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/4/2026Horseshoe Lake State Park, Pontoon Beach US-IL 38.69504, -90.071612 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

3/3/2026Home1 observed

Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x albifrons

3/2/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/1/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

2/28/2026Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

2/28/2026Columbia Bottom CA2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

15002/25/2026

American Herring Gull

162/25/2026

Iceland Gull

12/25/2026

Bufflehead

12/22/2026

Bald Eagle

22/22/2026

Horned Lark

22/22/2026

American Robin

302/22/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

22/22/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

22/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

502/22/2026

Canada Goose

22/21/2026

Canvasback

62/21/2026

Killdeer

52/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

12/21/2026

Fox Sparrow

12/21/2026

White-throated Sparrow

52/21/2026

Song Sparrow

22/21/2026

Eastern Towhee

32/21/2026

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 Confluence Point State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Confluence Point State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Confluence Point State Park?
Notable species at Confluence Point State Park include Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Iceland Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Confluence Point State Park?
Birding at Confluence Point State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Confluence Point State Park?
Confluence Point State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.