KCP&L Wetlands
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
KCP&L Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Ring-necked Duck
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Cackling Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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