Why not end the year with one of the most iconic species in the U.S. — the bald eagle. This time of year is ideal for eagle viewing and it is not uncommon to see a bald eagle soaring over the Emerson Grand Basin or other parts of the waterway in Forest Park.....
Read MoreHave you ever walked through part of Forest Park’s Nature Reserve and wondered why a big, dead tree is left standing in the middle of a prairie or wetland? One reason is to support additional habitat for wildlife that call the Park home. The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a just one...
Read MoreIt was on cool, damp St. Louis mornings like this one that I most enjoyed my daily walks in Forest Park. Few people were about then, but life still abounded, an ever-changing panorama of flora and fauna. On such days the hues of the trees, grasses and flowers, glistening with moisture, stood muted and deeper in dim light. And always, in whatever weather, I returned home both revived and calmed....
Read MoreAs the cooler temperatures continue to remind us that fall is just around the corner, be sure to take advantage of this transition while you are visiting Forest Park. This is a great time to see many of species of bird that use Forest Park and nearby areas during long migration’s from Canada all the way down to northern South America. One species that might be unfamiliar to many folks is ....
Read MoreThe meeting spot for every first Saturday’s free Beginner Birder Walk in Forest Park is hard to miss: a dozen or so enthusiasts wearing binoculars and cameras—some in hiking boots and safari hats—huddled closely together at a designated intersection, peeking at each others’ birding books and comparing previous avian adventures....
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