James A. Reed WA
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
James A. Reed WA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Belted Kingfisher, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Belted Kingfisher
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.