Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

3/6/2026Firma Rd.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Forest Park6 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/5/2026Fulton Compound1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Home Muirkirk Lane1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

3/5/2026Timberlake1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026720 Bent Brook Rd, Des Peres US-MO 38.59442, -90.447311 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/4/20262751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood, Missouri, US (38.558, -90.643)1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/4/2026Marais Temps Clair CA1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Huntleigh/Lindbergh1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

2/28/2026Carondelet Park1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

2/28/2026Forest Park--Deer Lake Savanna3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

253/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

43/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

103/5/2026

Bufflehead

13/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

353/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

123/5/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

23/5/2026

Common Grackle

3253/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

43/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Horned Grebe

43/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

American Robin

303/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

43/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park?
Notable species at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park?
Birding at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park?
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.