Field Guide

Bottomland forest
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Learn about the habitat, diet, and life cycle of Missouri's animals, plants, and mushrooms.
What to look for this month
Image of an ovenbird
Ovenbirds Singing

In forests, even on the hottest afternoons, listen for a loud, ringing “TEACHer-TEACHer-TEACHer-TEACHer!”

Photo of several purple coneflower plants in bloom
Purple Coneflowers

Purple coneflowers bloom in sunny, open habitats. Butterflies, bees, and gardeners love them.

Water boatman
Water Boatmen

While you’re cooling off in the water, look for nifty aquatic bugs living among the plants near the shore.

Blackberries on plant in prairie, some are ripe and black, a few unripe and bright red
Blackberries Ripening

Delectable comestibles! Make sure to leave some blackberries for the birds and other wildlife.

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