Like other plovers, the Semipalmated forages in short bursts - a quick run followed by a stop-during which it scans the sand or mud in front of it for any sign of life before running on.

One of the most beautiful birds in North America, Painted Buntings are found in the White River Glades and Woodlands IBA.

Near St. Louis, this Center combines the strength of Audubon with the support of local partners to connect people with the power, beauty, and natural diversity of the great Mississippi River.