Lake Afton
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Afton is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
American Crow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Harris's Sparrow
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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Kansas Birding Guide
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