Valley Water Mill
Missouri · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Valley Water Mill is a productive birding destination in Missouri, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, and Great Blue Heron 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Northern Shoveler
Black Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
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.