Overland Park Arboretum
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Overland Park Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, and Hairy Woodpecker 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Purple Finch
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Brown Creeper
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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