Heritage Park, Olathe
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Heritage Park, Olathe is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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