Chase SFL
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Chase SFL is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Harris's Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
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
Complete guide to birding in Kansas →