Smithville Lake
Missouri · Midwest
About This Location
Smithville Lake is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 291 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.