Nelson Island
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Nelson Island is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
House Finch (Common)
Haemorhous mexicanus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Alder Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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