Wilson Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Wilson Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
House Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Bobwhite
Orchard Oriole
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
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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