Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome)

Kansas · Midwest

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Redhead, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/27/2026KSU Beef & Dairy Unit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Redhead

503/3/2026

Greater Scaup

43/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

803/3/2026

Long-tailed Duck

23/3/2026

Bufflehead

53/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

1603/3/2026

Common Merganser

23/3/2026

Mourning Dove

23/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

23/3/2026

American Crow

23/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/3/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/3/2026

Cedar Waxwing

83/3/2026

House Sparrow

43/3/2026

House Finch

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) for birding?
The best months to visit Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome)?
Notable species at Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) include Redhead, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome)?
Birding at Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome)?
Tuttle Creek Lake - The Roost AirBnB (birders welcome) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.