Pracht Wetlands
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pracht Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Killdeer 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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Mississippi Kite
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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Kansas Birding Guide
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