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
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Chipping Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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