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Birding Near St. Louis, MO

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Missouri · United States

30

Locations

62+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near St. Louis

Birds flying in the blue sky

Missouri

3.5 mi away

Easy

Tower Grove Park

Forest birding hotspot in Missouri with 208 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Wooden birdhouse attached to a tree trunk.

Missouri

4.7 mi away

Easy

Forest Park

Forest birding hotspot in Missouri with 229 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Missouri

5.8 mi away

Easy

Carondelet Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Missouri with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

7.8 mi away

Moderate

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 210 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

8.7 mi away

Easy

Horseshoe Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 310 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Missouri

9.2 mi away

Easy

Jefferson Barracks Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Missouri with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

9.3 mi away

Moderate

Chain of Rocks Bridge area

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

13.5 mi away

Moderate

Columbia Bottom CA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 291 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

13.8 mi away

Easy

Confluence Point State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 253 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Missouri

15.1 mi away

Easy

Simpson Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Missouri with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

15.3 mi away

Moderate

Confluence Road

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 217 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Missouri

15.6 mi away

Challenging

Red School Road/Cora Island Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Missouri with 219 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

16.6 mi away

Easy

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 265 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
a blue bird sitting on top of a plant in a field

Missouri

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 320 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

17.1 mi away

Moderate

Melvin Price Lock and Dam 26, Alton

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

17.4 mi away

Moderate

Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 267 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

17.9 mi away

Easy

Watershed Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

21.8 mi away

Moderate

Marais Temps Clair CA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 245 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Illinois

22.9 mi away

Moderate

Silver Creek Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Illinois with 205 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

27.0 mi away

Moderate

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge - Calhoun Wetlands

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 217 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

27.8 mi away

Moderate

Weldon Spring CA - Blue Grosbeak Trail

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Illinois

27.8 mi away

Moderate

Peabody River King SFWA

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Illinois with 205 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

28.1 mi away

Moderate

Weldon Spring CA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 228 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

28.3 mi away

Moderate

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 240 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 204 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

29.5 mi away

Moderate

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge - Swan Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 231 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

29.7 mi away

Moderate

Busch CA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 286 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

33.1 mi away

Moderate

Kidd Lake Marsh State Natural Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 239 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

33.6 mi away

Moderate

Stump Lake Fish and Waterfowl Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 207 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

35.2 mi away

Moderate

Shaw Nature Reserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 207 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near St. Louis

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardGreen-winged TealMourning DoveAmerican WoodcockRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerBlue JayCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseWinter WrenCarolina WrenCanada GooseRock PigeonMute SwanBuffleheadAmerican Herring GullAmerican RobinHouse SparrowWhite-throated SparrowNorthern CardinalSwan GooseKilldeerTurkey VultureSnow Goose+37 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland19 locations
Grassland14 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Lake5 locations
Forest2 locations
River/Riparian2 locations
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near St. Louis, MO?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of St. Louis include Tower Grove Park, Forest Park, Carondelet Park, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Horseshoe Lake State Park. These spots offer forest, urban park, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near St. Louis?▼
Birders near St. Louis can spot species including Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, American Woodcock, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near St. Louis?▼
The best seasons for birding near St. Louis are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near St. Louis?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of St. Louis, MO, ranging from 3.5 to 35.2 miles from the city center.

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