Clinton Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Clinton Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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