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Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

Kansas · Midwest

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Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 309 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Pintail 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

Cackling GooseCanada GooseNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealCanvasback

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Common Raven

Corvus corax

2/22/2026Boulevard A, Guymon US-OK (36.9944,-101.6643)2 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

2/22/2026El Rancho Motel & Park, Elkhart1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

2/21/2026Cimarron NG--Point of Rocks1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

2/21/2026B Blvd, Elkhart US-KS 37.01054, -101.917141 observed

Recent Observations

Cackling Goose

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

3 birds

Canada Goose

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

75 birds

Northern Pintail

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

2 birds

Green-winged Teal

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

5 birds

Canvasback

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

2 birds

Ring-necked Duck

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

3 birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

10 birds

Mourning Dove

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

4 birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

3 birds

American Barn Owl

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

2 birds

Downy Woodpecker

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

1 birds

Horned Lark

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

2 birds

European Starling

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

20 birds

Hermit Thrush

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

1 birds

House Sparrow

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

3 birds

House Finch

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

1 birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

4 birds

White-crowned Sparrow

Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP

2/21/2026

8 birds

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP for birding?▼
The best months to visit Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP?▼
Notable species at Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Canvasback. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP?▼
Birding at Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP?▼
Elkhart Cemetery, Shelterbelt, & WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.