Meade State Park
Kansas · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Meade State Park is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Northern Bobwhite
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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