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Missouri wildlife: what to see & when

Eastern bluebird and Bald Eagle top the list of animals to look for on a Missouri RV trip. Below: the best months to catch each one, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.

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Species in this guide: 2

Eastern bluebird Sialia sialis

Missouri's state bird, it nests along Ozark field edges.

Best months: Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct

Mark Twain National ForestLake of the Ozarks State ParkLoess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Common in open country and along trails

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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Large raptor, national symbol, often near water

Best months: Dec · Jan · Feb

Lake of the Ozarks State ParkLoess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Least concern, recovering from past declines

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