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=Portage des Sioux Natural Area= Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373 Portage des Sioux Natural Area (Great Missouri Birding Trail) webpage

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Coordinates: 38.9247783, -90.3377545 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Portage des Sioux Natural Area
Portage Des Sioux has been a river town since the late 1700’s. It has a rich and diverse history and at one time was a primary stop for anyone using the Mississippi River. Over the decades the town has survived many floods from levee breaks. These flood waters follow the lowlands of the old river beds that were used by the Sioux Indians and French trappers. They are now visited by birds that have been flying over this area for ages. This historical migration and travel route over the Portage Des Sioux Natural Area make it prime habitat for many species of birds. The Natural Area consists mostly of native wet prairie boarded on two sides by high levees. There are well-marked trails, a productive wetland and a large stand of Cottonwood and other smaller trees. The wet prairie is home to many species of sparrow and other ground nesters and well as most species of blackbirds. On any given day the wetland may be home to wading birds, shore birds, dabbler ducks and other species of birds. The beautiful Red-headed Woodpecker lives here as do other forest birds including warbler, vireo, cuckoos, and flycatchers.

The Mississippi River and the Portage Des Sioux small boat harbor are close by as is the large, impressive statue of the Our Lady of the River. Both of these areas can be bird-rich and it is not unusual to see pelicans, many species of ducks including divers, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, shorebirds and gulls by the hundreds. Don’t forget to drive around the harbor and through town as you look for birds; this whole area around Portage Des Sioux is fun to bird. Just a reminder that if you have a scope bring it, you just know what you might find. The town has a number of nice cafes and restaurants as well as well paved streets. Tall trees, open grassy fields, many old and decaying boats are in dry-dock and you are never far from water; birds are everywhere. From Portage des Sioux Natural Area (Great Missouri Birding Trail) webpage

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