Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Purple Martin

Progne subis

3/6/2026My Yard1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/2/20261655 N Burns St, Wichita US-KS 37.71323, -97.350841 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/1/2026St. Romain home1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

2/28/202614617 Southwest Hunter Road, Augusta, Kansas, US (37.612, -96.99)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

123/4/2026

Gadwall

13/4/2026

Mallard

43/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

63/4/2026

Blue Jay

63/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/4/2026

American Robin

53/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

173/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/4/2026

White-throated Sparrow

43/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

133/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

73/4/2026

Cackling Goose

33/3/2026

Killdeer

13/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center?
Notable species at Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center?
Birding at Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center?
Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.