South Farm R-1 Lake
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
South Farm R-1 Lake is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
European Starling
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
American Coot
Wilson's Snipe
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.