Melvern Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Melvern Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Turkey Vulture
Bell's Vireo
Loggerhead Shrike
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Field Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Blue Grosbeak
Dickcissel
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Great Crested Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
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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