Kanopolis Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Kanopolis Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
American Avocet
Killdeer
Baird's Sandpiper
Franklin's Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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