Lone Star Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Lone Star Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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