Baker Wetlands
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Baker Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and American Woodcock 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bell's Vireo
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Dickcissel
Barred Owl
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Upland Sandpiper
Green Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
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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