Atchison SFL
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Atchison SFL is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Barred Owl, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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Kansas Birding Guide
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