Overland Park Arboretum
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Overland Park Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
House Finch (Common)
Haemorhous mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Purple Martin
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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