Osage SFL
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Osage SFL is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Great Horned Owl, and Canada Goose 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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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Woodcock
Great Horned Owl
Canada Goose
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
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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Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 220 recorded species.