Perry Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Perry Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Coot
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Cliff Swallow
Chipping Sparrow
Harris's Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Parula
Yellow-rumped Warbler
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
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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