Red School Road/Cora Island Road
Missouri · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Red School Road/Cora Island Road is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Blue Jay, Horned Lark, and Turkey Vulture 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
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x albifrons
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue Jay
Horned Lark
Turkey Vulture
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Snow Goose
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Harrier
Hairy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Merlin
Tufted Titmouse
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.