Baker Wetlands
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Baker Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and American Woodcock 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
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Crested Caracara (Northern)
Caracara plancus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
American Woodcock
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Northern Pintail
Ring-necked Duck
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
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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Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 220 recorded species.