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Vilander Bluff Natural Area at Onondaga Cave State Park
(Leasburg, Missouri)
This natural area comprises 206 acres, it rests 7 miles from the main portion of the park and is
bordered by the Meramec River. Across the river from the bluff is a significant great blue heron
rookery with 40 active nests and there is an osprey which is a summer resident of the immediate
vicinity. As of June 2008, there are no developments at Vilander Bluff, making it best viewed from
the river. The property is, however, accessible by foot and the park's visitor center apparently will
give directions to those who ask. In addition to wonderful bird watching, visitors to Vilander
Bluff will see limestone/dolomite cliff and limestone/dolomite talus, as well as chert savanna
and dry chert forest, all of which are significant to the state and the region.
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There is no better place to admire our native hummingbirds than
from the kitchen at the All American. Rose of Sharon bushes outside
the large bay window set the stage for a bird watching extravaganza.
In addition to hummingbirds, the woods at ArdPark are home to
good populations of woodpeckers, hawks, falcons, owls, cardinals,
blue birds, barn swallows, finches and a variety of song birds.

Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area
(St. James, Missouri)
Just on the other side of Steelville off of Highway 8 near St. James lies on of the
most beautiful state owned properties in Missouri. Comprised of over 5,600
acres, rich in history and bird populations, bird watching enthusiasts will relish
at the sights. Bald eagles overwinter in this area. Visitors can also expect to see
forest interior and riparian corridor species as well as heron rookeries in the
Springs End Forest designated natural area. This area is currently being
managed for dove.
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Maramec Spring Park
(St. James, Missouri)
Nestled next to the Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area, this facility is
owned and operated by The James Foundation. Bird watchers have opportunity for
a full day or weekend visiting both properties. Maramec Spring Park is an excellent
area for bird watching with numerous bald eagles seen here during the winter.
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