La Cygne Lake
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
La Cygne Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Hooded Merganser
Killdeer
Common Loon
American White Pelican
Belted Kingfisher
Pileated Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
American Robin
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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