Wyandotte County Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Wyandotte County Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
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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