Holden City Lake
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Holden City Lake is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.