Creating a Better Future for Birds Through
Conservation and Education
Welcome to Burroughs Audubon, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society. Join us for guided field trips throughout the year, seasonal monthly meetings via Zoom, and other opportunities to connect with birds, nature, and conservation. Visit our Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary at Lake Jacomo in Blue Springs, Missouri for weekend birding or to attend one of our special events.
Field Trips
Meetings and Events
Conservation
Our field trips for birders of all levels take place in various Kansas City area locations and beyond, covering a diverse range of habitats and led by our knowledgeable guides.
Enthusiastic speakers provide engaging presentations over Zoom for our members during general meetings six times a year. Check our calendar for all event dates and descriptions.
Issues important to protecting and maintaining habitats for birds and other wildlife are on our Conservation page. Learn how you can contribute through citizen science projects.
Have You Found a Baby Bird or Mammal?
Spring means baby birds are hatching and young mammals are being born. Should you happen to find a young bird or animal without its parents, you may be tempted to try to help it, but that isn't always necessary. Often the parent is nearby and will return for the young one. If you're unsure what to do, call Lakeside Nature Center (816/513-8960) in Swope Park for animals in Missouri or Operation Wildlife (785/542-3625) for animals in Kansas. This guide has details for many wildlife species about whether or not to rescue. Cornell Lab also has information about baby birds. Make sure pets and children are kept a safe distance away from the young bird or animal.
