Lake McKinney
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Lake McKinney is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Wigeon, Northern Bobwhite, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Western Wood-Pewee
Contopus sordidulus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Mississippi Kite
Western Kingbird
European Starling
House Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Wilson's Phalarope
Spotted Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Stilt Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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Kansas Birding Guide
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