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Birding Near Wichita, KS

24 birding locations within 50 miles

Kansas · United States

24

Locations

52+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Wichita

Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

1.8 mi away

Easy

Oak Park, Wichita

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Sedgwick County Zoo

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Kansas

4.9 mi away

Easy

Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Kansas with 243 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

5.1 mi away

Moderate

LaFarge Sandpits

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 216 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

7.1 mi away

Easy

Pawnee Prairie Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 201 recorded species.

GrasslandUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

7.7 mi away

Moderate

Pracht Wetlands

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 200 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Kansas

8.7 mi away

Moderate

Arkansas River - 71st Saint Access

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Kansas with 208 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

17.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Afton

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

19.1 mi away

Moderate

Augusta Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Kansas

25.0 mi away

Easy

Cheney State Park - East Shore Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Kansas with 258 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

25.9 mi away

Moderate

Cheney Reservoir - Dam

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

25.9 mi away

Easy

Harvey County East Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 238 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Kansas

27.8 mi away

Easy

Cheney State Park - West Shore Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Kansas with 257 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

27.8 mi away

Moderate

Cheney WA

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 241 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

30.2 mi away

Easy

Harvey County West Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

30.9 mi away

Moderate

El Dorado Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 218 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Kansas

31.1 mi away

Moderate

Cheney WA - Yoder Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Kansas with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Kansas

32.3 mi away

Easy

Cheney WA - Deweese Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Kansas with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

33.8 mi away

Moderate

Winfield City Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 223 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Kansas

34.8 mi away

Moderate

Wellington Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Kansas with 235 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Kansas

35.2 mi away

Moderate

Slate Creek Wetland WA

Wetland birding hotspot in Kansas with 257 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

42.4 mi away

Moderate

McPherson Valley Wetlands WA - Little Sinkhole Marshes

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

43.2 mi away

Easy

Chaplin Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Kansas

49.6 mi away

Moderate

Marion Res.

Grassland birding hotspot in Kansas with 230 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Wichita

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMourning DoveKilldeerCooper's HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerAmerican RobinEastern PhoebeBlue JayBlack-capped ChickadeeCarolina WrenGadwallMallardDouble-crested CormorantSnow GooseNorthern ShovelerGreater ScaupDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerRing-billed GullGreat Blue HeronBald EagleNorthern PintailRock PigeonCommon MerganserAmerican Wigeon+27 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Grassland8 locations
Wetland8 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Lake6 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Coastal3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring24 locations
Fall24 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Wichita, KS?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Wichita include Oak Park, Wichita, Sedgwick County Zoo, Chisholm Creek Park & Great Plains Nature Center, LaFarge Sandpits, Pawnee Prairie Park. These spots offer urban park, grassland, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Wichita?▼
Birders near Wichita can spot species including Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Cooper's Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Robin, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Wichita?▼
The best seasons for birding near Wichita are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Wichita?▼
There are 24 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Wichita, KS, ranging from 1.8 to 49.6 miles from the city center.

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