El Dorado Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
El Dorado Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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
Swainson's Thrush (Olive-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Wild Turkey
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Mississippi Kite
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Fish Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Field Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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