Burcham Park, Lawrence
Kansas · Midwest
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Gadwall x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas acuta
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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