Douglas SFL
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Douglas SFL is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Mourning Dove 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
House Finch (Common)
Haemorhous mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chuck-will's-widow
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Barred Owl
Common Nighthawk
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
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
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