Warnock Lake
Kansas · Midwest
About This Location
Warnock Lake is a productive birding destination in Kansas, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Greater White-fronted 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
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Red-headed Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
American Kestrel
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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