Wilson WA
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wilson WA is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Tree Sparrow 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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern House Wren
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
House Finch
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Dickcissel
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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