Bone Creek Lake
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Bone Creek Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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