Grassland birding habitat

Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts American White Pelican, Bald Eagle, and Canada 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/16/2026Baker Wetlands--East Restoration1 observed

Gadwall x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas acuta

4/15/2026Haskell Wetlands1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026Pumphrey Prairie1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/15/2026"Chickadee Ridge Nature Reserve", AKA, GLP home1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/14/2026Baker Wetlands--West Restoration2 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

4/13/20261211 SW College Ave, Topeka US-KS 39.04525, -95.700341 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/11/2026Clinton Lake--Bloomington East3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/15/2026

Blue-winged Teal

504/15/2026

Northern Shoveler

254/15/2026

Gadwall

254/15/2026

Killdeer

24/15/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

4/15/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

4/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

4/15/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

4/15/2026

Forster's Tern

14/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

84/15/2026

Bald Eagle

24/15/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/15/2026

American Crow

14/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

4/15/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/15/2026

Tree Swallow

4/15/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/15/2026

American Goldfinch

14/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway for birding?
The best months to visit Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway?
Notable species at Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway include American White Pelican, Bald Eagle, Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway?
Birding at Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway?
Clinton WA - Wakarusa Causeway offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.