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Great Places for Bird Watching
Locations geographically listed
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Hawn
State Park
12096 Park Drive
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
573-883-3603 |
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With
pine and oak forests, sandstone bluffs and canyons, and clear
sand-bottom streams, this nearly 5,000 acre park is considered on of the
most scenic in Missouri. The park has many nature trails, picnic
areas and a campground for those who wish to get out and enjoy
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Pickle
Springs
Natural Area
Dorlac Road
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
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Designated
a National Natural Landmark, this area has geologic features and
plants that occur in few other places. |
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World Bird Sanctuary
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
Valley Park, MO
636-225-4390 |
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With over 130-acres the WBS is home to eagles,
owls, hawks, falcons, vultures, parrots, mammals and reptiles. A
team of Naturalists offer an array of education programs covering a
variety of environmental topics. Admission is Free
but there is a fee for programs and guided tours.
For more information visit www.worldbirdsanctuary.org |
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Horseshoe
Lake
State Park
3321 Highway
111
Granite City
618-931-0270
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2,960 acre park
centered around an oxbow lake with bird watching, nature trails, camping,
fishing, hunting and other recreational activities. |
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Watershed
Nature Center
1591 Tower Road
Edwardsville, IL
618-692-7578 |
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The habitats at the
40-acre Watershed Nature Center include mixed hardwood forests and
grassy meadows. A 1-mile path around its two main ponds gives easy
access to birders looking for waterfowl. A raised walkway through
wetlands and pond edge has been added to a 3000-foot
handicap-accessible path. Birders can expect to see a wide range of
waterfowl, many herons or egrets, hawks, sparrows, and other
songbirds.
For more information visit www.watershednaturecenter.com |
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Confluence
Point
State Park
1000 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO
636-899-1135 |
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This 1,118-acre park is located on the north side
of the Missouri River at its confluence with the Mississippi
River. A short trail leads visitors where the two rivers meet and
the area is noted for bird watching. |
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Riverlands Environmental
Demonstration Area
301 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO
636-899-2600 or
1-888-899-2602
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1200
acres of wetland
area managed by the Corps of Engineers across the Clark Bridge from
downtown Alton. |
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Melvin Price Locks & Dam
2751 Berns Highway
East Alton
877-462-6979
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Visitors can
watch river craft use the locks and the area is a favorite site for bald eagles in the
winter. Free tours are available daily. |
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Pere Marquette
State Park
5 miles west of Grafton
on Route 100
618-786-3323 |
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Illinois'
largest state park, Pere Marquette is famous for the beauty of its fall
colors and as a home for bald eagles in the winter. Plenty of year round
activities. |
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Two
Rivers
National Wildlife Refuge
County Road 1
618- 883-2524 |
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The refuge consists of
a variety of habitats and is a major migration corridor
for waterfowl, bald eagles and other birds. The refuge is closed mid-October to
mid-December, but the office/visitor center is open weekdays and some weekends
during that period. |
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The
Clarksville
Tourist Information
Center and
Lock and Dam #24
Highway 79
Clarksville, MO
573-242-3132
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Overlooking
the Mississippi River and Lock and Dam #24, the Clarksville
Tourist Information Center offers
information about the town, its history, and local attractions.
Binoculars and spotting scopes are available during the winter for
Bald Eagle watchers. Lock and Dam #24 has an observation platform. |
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Ted
Shanks
Conservation Area
3643 Pike 145
Ashburn, MO
573-258-2530 |
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Located
on Highway TT off US 79 between Hannibal and Louisiana, this 6,705
acre area wetlands is teeming with waterfowl, songbirds, mammals and
wildflowers. This site features primitive camping, boat ramps, and
a staffed office with exhibits. Bald Eagles can be seen from late
fall to early spring. Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets can be
seen from late spring thru autumn.
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