Shawnee SFL
Kansas · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Shawnee SFL is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
Smith's Longspur
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Barred Owl
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Tree Sparrow
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.
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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.