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Birding Near Kansas City, MO

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Missouri · United States

30

Locations

53+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Kansas City

Lake birding habitat

Kansas

11.8 mi away

Moderate

Wyandotte County Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 244 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Kansas

12.8 mi away

Challenging

Nelson Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Kansas with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Missouri

13.9 mi away

Easy

Blue Springs Lake - Fleming Park Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Missouri with 244 recorded species.

WetlandLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

14.7 mi away

Easy

Shawnee Mission Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Missouri

15.1 mi away

Easy

Jerry Smith Park and Saeger Woods CA

Forest birding hotspot in Missouri with 202 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

15.4 mi away

Moderate

Longview Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 264 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Jacomo

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 242 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

16.9 mi away

Easy

Lake Lenexa & Black Hoof Park

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 210 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Kansas

17.3 mi away

Moderate

Kansas River - City of Shawnee Access

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Kansas with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Missouri

18.7 mi away

Easy

Legacy Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Missouri with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

20.5 mi away

Moderate

James A. Reed WA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 225 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

21.1 mi away

Moderate

Smithville Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 291 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

21.1 mi away

Easy

Heritage Park, Olathe

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 248 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

21.5 mi away

Moderate

Cooley Lake CA

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 257 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Kansas

21.7 mi away

Easy

Overland Park Arboretum

Forest birding hotspot in Kansas with 210 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

22.1 mi away

Easy

Lake Olathe Park

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 246 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

22.6 mi away

Moderate

Cedar Lake, Olathe

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 224 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

22.9 mi away

Moderate

Prairie Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Kansas

24.8 mi away

Easy

Kill Creek Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Kansas with 234 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

25.4 mi away

Easy

Weston Bend State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 235 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

26.8 mi away

Easy

Watkins Mill State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 225 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

28.4 mi away

Moderate

KCP&L Wetlands

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 242 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Kansas

28.7 mi away

Moderate

Stranger Creek Bottoms - 215th Saint & Ida Road

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Kansas with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Missouri

29.7 mi away

Moderate

Kendzora CA

Grassland birding hotspot in Missouri with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Kansas

31.2 mi away

Moderate

Hillsdale WA - Browns Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 216 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Kansas

34.1 mi away

Moderate

Hillsdale WA - Antioch Marsh (south)

Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 233 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

34.9 mi away

Moderate

Hillsdale Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 254 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Missouri

35.3 mi away

Moderate

Bean Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Missouri with 219 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

36.1 mi away

Moderate

Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility Area N 1175 Road & E 1600 Road

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 200 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Missouri

36.3 mi away

Moderate

Little Bean Marsh CA

Wetland birding hotspot in Missouri with 235 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Kansas City

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardHooded MerganserCommon MerganserBald EagleGreen-winged TealMourning DoveKilldeerBuffleheadAmerican CrowEastern BluebirdAmerican RobinAmerican WoodcockDark-eyed JuncoWhite-throated SparrowRed-winged BlackbirdCommon GoldeneyeRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantCommon LoonWood DuckBelted KingfisherYellow WarblerSong SparrowGreat Blue Heron+28 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake11 locations
Wetland10 locations
Urban Park9 locations
Grassland7 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Forest2 locations
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Kansas City, MO?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Kansas City include Wyandotte County Lake, Nelson Island, Blue Springs Lake - Fleming Park Wetland, Shawnee Mission Park, Jerry Smith Park and Saeger Woods CA. These spots offer lake, coastal, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Kansas City?▼
Birders near Kansas City can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Bald Eagle, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Kansas City?▼
The best seasons for birding near Kansas City are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Kansas City?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Kansas City, MO, ranging from 11.8 to 36.3 miles from the city center.

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