Private Simpson Park Birding Field Trip with Sam Belley
A private, flexible birding walk at Simpson Park near St. Louis with Missouri birder and local guide Sam Belley.
About this tour
Explore Simpson Park with Sam Belley, a Jefferson County birder who has been birding in Missouri since his teens and enjoys helping visitors discover productive local places.
This private field trip is planned around current bird activity, season and your experience level. The park combines a 72-acre lake with shoreline, wet woodland and easy walking routes, creating opportunities for waterbirds, woodland birds and seasonal migrants.
The exact start time, duration, route, current targets and any custom arrangements are confirmed after your BirdWatch inquiry. Sightings are never guaranteed and vary with weather, migration and daily conditions.
Birds you can spot
Falco sparverius
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Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Icterus galbula
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Vermivora cyanoptera
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Bombycilla cedrorum
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Antrostomus vociferus
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Catharus guttatus
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Lophodytes cucullatus
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Setophaga citrina
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Podiceps auritus
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Eremophila alpestris
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Troglodytes aedon
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Passerina cyanea
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Egretta caerulea
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Circus hudsonius
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Spatula clypeata
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Parkesia noveboracensis
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Protonotaria citrea
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Mergus serrator
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Buteo lineatus
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Pheucticus ludovicianus
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Asio flammeus
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Catharus ustulatus
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Cygnus buccinator
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Zonotrichia albicollis
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Setophaga dominica
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Meet Sam at the agreed point and walk the most productive parts of Simpson Park for the season. The route may combine lake-edge scanning with woodland and migration birding, with time focused on identification, photography interests and current targets.
Locations & map
- Simpson Park - Missouri United States (A 72-acre lake with shoreline, wet woodland and easy walking routes. Bird activity varies through the year, with migration especially seasonal.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round by request; spring and fall migration can add seasonal variety.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Private bird guiding with Sam Belley - Flexible field trip tailored to the season and guest interests.
- Pre-trip target and route planning - Current bird activity and practical details are confirmed after inquiry.
- Transportation to and from Simpson Park - Guests arrange their own arrival unless another arrangement is confirmed.
- Meals and personal expenses - Not included unless specifically confirmed.
Transport & stays
- Walking within the park Guests arrange transport to Simpson Park. Any alternative meeting or transport arrangement must be confirmed after inquiry. | Meet: Simpson Park, Valley Park, Missouri | Pickup: Not listed; ask through BirdWatch if assistance is needed.
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Is the field trip suitable for beginners?
Yes. The route and pace can be adapted to your experience, mobility and birding interests. Share any requirements in your inquiry.
Which birds might we see?
Species vary with migration, weather and daily conditions. Sam will use current activity to suggest realistic targets before the trip, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is transportation included?
Transportation to Simpson Park is not listed as included. Ask through BirdWatch if you need a different meeting arrangement.
Are dates and prices fixed?
No fixed dates or public price were supplied. Send an inquiry with your preferred date and group details so current availability and terms can be confirmed.