Cheyenne Bottoms WA
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cheyenne Bottoms WA is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 315 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Greater White-fronted Goose 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
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)
Plegadis falcinellus x chihi
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
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
More in Kansas
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
Largest US inland marsh and critical Central Flyway shorebird stopover.
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Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 220 recorded species.
Kansas Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Kansas →