Cooley Lake CA
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cooley Lake CA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Horned Lark 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
Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Horned Lark
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.