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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Goldfinch
Turkey Vulture
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Great Blue Heron
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Purple Martin
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Eastern Wood-Pewee
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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