Augusta Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Augusta Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Painted Bunting
Canada Goose
Western Kingbird
House Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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