Tallgrass Prairie N PRES
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Tallgrass Prairie N PRES is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Killdeer, and Northern Harrier 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
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
American Crow
Horned Lark
Brown Thrasher
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Smith's Longspur
Grasshopper Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
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Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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