Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 320 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
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
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Confluence Greenway
- Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
- Alton Lock and Dam