Kill Creek Park

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Kill Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Flicker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/5/2026Gulls1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/28/2026Heritage Park--Heritage Lake2 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/27/2026Baker Wetlands General1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

2/27/2026Kansas River--Bowerstock Dam1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

2/20/2026BackYard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

22/25/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/25/2026

Northern Flicker

12/25/2026

Blue Jay

22/25/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

12/25/2026

Eastern Bluebird

22/25/2026

American Robin

52/25/2026

American Tree Sparrow

252/25/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

182/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/25/2026

Canada Goose

22/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

22/20/2026

American Kestrel

12/20/2026

American Crow

32/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/20/2026

House Sparrow

32/20/2026

Song Sparrow

22/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

102/20/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

32/20/2026

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 Kill Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit Kill Creek Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kill Creek Park?
Notable species at Kill Creek Park include Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kill Creek Park?
Birding at Kill Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Kill Creek Park?
Kill Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.