Lake Shawnee
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Shawnee is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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