Nelson Island
Kansas · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Nelson Island is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Tree Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
More in Kansas
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Largest US inland marsh and critical Central Flyway shorebird stopover.
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Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 220 recorded species.