Simpson Park

Missouri · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Simpson Park is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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

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

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

Northern Shoveler

23/5/2026

Gadwall

33/5/2026

Mallard

143/5/2026

Bufflehead

73/5/2026

Horned Grebe

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

43/5/2026

Common Merganser

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Simpson Park for birding?
The best months to visit Simpson Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Simpson Park?
Notable species at Simpson Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Simpson Park?
Birding at Simpson Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Simpson Park?
Simpson Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.