Lake birding habitat

Lone Star Lake

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lone Star Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Bufflehead 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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/16/2026Pumphrey Prairie1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

4/16/2026Baker Wetlands--East Restoration1 observed

Gadwall x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas acuta

4/15/2026Haskell Wetlands1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/15/2026"Chickadee Ridge Nature Reserve", AKA, GLP home1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/14/2026Baker Wetlands--West Restoration2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/11/2026Clinton Lake--Bloomington East3 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/9/2026Burcham Park, Lawrence1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/9/2026Burcham Park, Lawrence1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

4/4/2026Westwood Hills1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

74/16/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/16/2026

Lesser Scaup

44/16/2026

Wild Turkey

14/16/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

14/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

44/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

224/16/2026

Bald Eagle

14/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Eastern Phoebe

34/16/2026

European Starling

104/16/2026

American Robin

24/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/16/2026

Ruddy Duck

14/11/2026

Blue-winged Teal

44/9/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

144/9/2026

Osprey

14/9/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lone Star Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Lone Star Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lone Star Lake?
Notable species at Lone Star Lake include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lone Star Lake?
Birding at Lone Star Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lone Star Lake?
Lone Star Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.