Veery has temporarily moved! The Birdfreak Team is partially split for the summer as Veery spends a few months working in Jefferson City, Missouri. Join in on her adventures through a new state and her quest to answer this question: How’s the birding in mid-Missouri?
Runge Conservation Nature Center is located on highway 179 in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is a beautiful nature center with many hiking trails. Almost all the trails are paved with location signs, good maps and information about each trail.
There is a wide variety of prairie, savanna and woodland restoration going on. While I hiked the trails I peacefully saw a large variety of birds. Carolina Chickadee and an excited White-eyed Vireo topped the list. I also added a few more species to my Missouri List.
Easy going trail and good birding
The Nature Center is spectacular. There is a large viewing area behind glass that looks over hummingbird and seed feeders. They even had bins there for bin-less people to use! That is not something I have seen often. There are also exhibits about Missouri habitats and wildlife. I was much impressed.
Good birding and God Bless!
Really enjoyed your photos…!!! TFS…
Carol
Veery, I’m glad to see you are getting out and about. The Runge Conservation Center sure looks like a very nice place to visit. I’m glad you are sharing your adventures with all of us. Thanks.
Ah, Liatris–now you really make me miss the prairies!
rick
Carol – you are welcome!!
Mary – we hope to share even more when Veery gets more time to explore!
Rick – gotta love the prairies!!