Ted Shanks CA
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ted Shanks CA is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Greater White-fronted Goose 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Bald Eagle
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.