Hillsdale Lake
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hillsdale Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Coot
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Eastern Bluebird
White-crowned Sparrow
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Killdeer
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
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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