Urban Park birding habitat

Burcham Park, Lawrence

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Burcham Park, Lawrence is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Lesser Scaup 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/16/2026Baker Wetlands--East Restoration1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/16/2026Kill Creek Park1 observed

Gadwall x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas acuta

4/15/2026Haskell Wetlands1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026Pumphrey Prairie1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/15/2026"Chickadee Ridge Nature Reserve", AKA, GLP home1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/14/2026Baker Wetlands--West Restoration2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/13/2026Tollefson Property1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/11/2026Clinton Lake--Bloomington East3 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/11/2026Moore/Paulus residence2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/9/2026Burcham Park, Lawrence1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/16/2026

Wood Duck

34/16/2026

Mourning Dove

44/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

44/16/2026

Bald Eagle

14/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/16/2026

Northern Flicker

34/16/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

44/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

American Crow

14/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

34/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/16/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/16/2026

Carolina Wren

34/16/2026

European Starling

4/16/2026

American Robin

4/16/2026

House Sparrow

4/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burcham Park, Lawrence for birding?
The best months to visit Burcham Park, Lawrence for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burcham Park, Lawrence?
Notable species at Burcham Park, Lawrence include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burcham Park, Lawrence?
Birding at Burcham Park, Lawrence is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Burcham Park, Lawrence?
Burcham Park, Lawrence offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.