Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road

Kansas · Midwest

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Sharp-shinned Hawk 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

Canada Goose Mourning Dove Sharp-shinned Hawk Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/1/2026Wyandotte Co. Lake1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/28/2026Dempsey Stranger Creek Bottomland1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

5/26/2026Wyandotte Co. Lake1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/26/2026Wyandotte Co. Lake1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/24/2026Weston Bend SP1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/23/2026Moore/Paulus residence1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

5/23/2026Stranger Creek Wetlands1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/22/2026"Chickadee Ridge Nature Reserve", AKA, GLP home1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

5/22/2026"Chickadee Ridge Nature Reserve", AKA, GLP home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

15/28/2026

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/28/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/28/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/28/2026

Blue Jay

15/28/2026

American Crow

35/28/2026

Fish Crow

15/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/28/2026

Tree Swallow

25/28/2026

Cliff Swallow

85/28/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/28/2026

Carolina Wren

25/28/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/28/2026

American Robin

35/28/2026

American Goldfinch

25/28/2026

Song Sparrow

15/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road?▼

Notable species at Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road?▼

Birding at Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road?▼

Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.