Sedgwick County Zoo
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Sedgwick County Zoo is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts American Robin, Eastern Phoebe, and Blue Jay 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Harris's Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Carolina Wren
American Tree Sparrow
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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