The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
**WEATHER NOTICE: We are on as of now. Please pack boots and jackets in case of rain and lunch/snacks. Additionally, we are intending to be out all day but the rain looks like it might pick up mid-afternoon, so we'll end our trip when it begins. If you have any questions, please contact Sally at ... Read more
The breeding bird census for KC Wildlands is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. Please meet at 7:30 am in the parking lot. Be sure to bring water, snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. We’ll be looking for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Dickcissel, Summer Tanager, Yellow-breasted Chat and Field Sparrows. Leader: Sherry Leonardo ... Read more
Join us for this field trip to the beautiful wetlands outside of Lawrence, KS. We’re on the lookout for shorebirds, songbirds, waterfowl and other interesting species, like Grosbeaks and Bitterns. Meet at the Discovery Center (closed on Saturdays). Paths are made of peat gravel and there are wooden bridges to cross. Expect lots of walking. ... Read more
Canceled -- Join us for this all-day field trip North of the city to this iconic National Wildlife Refuge, full of moist soil units (wetlands) with an auto-tour route around the property. We’ll be looking for Egret, Bobwhite, blackbirds, Pelicans and more. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours from KC, so plan accordingly. Meet at the ... Read more
Thursday, August 27 @ 7:30 am. We'll spend the morning looking for gulls, shorebirds, and other fall migrants. Meet at the Bloomington Beach parking lot at 7:30 a.m. If the beach gate is locked, proceed left to the boat ramp parking lot, and we will walk to the beach. Though expecting to end by 11:00 ... Read more
Friday, October 9 @ 8:00 am. We'll walk the paths of this Louisburg, KS city park looking for straggling warblers and summer species, but perhaps some early winter birds, too! Meet at the disc golf course parking lot, west of the bathroom building, at 8:00 a.m. All ages and levels of birding experience are welcome. ... Read more
Observe the fall World Migratory Bird Day at Little Bean Marsh Conservation Area. Despite the lake, marsh, sloughs, and wetland being dry for many years now, there are still migrants and woodland species to be seen and heard. Group will meet at the main parking lot (39.4972049, -95.0212512) to access the paved walking trail. The ... Read more
Monday, October 12 @ 7:30 am. Clinton Lake. Meet at the Corp of Engineers office at 7:30 a.m. We'll proceed to the dam where we hope to witness the Franklin's Gull migration in full swing. We'll then proceed to Bloomington Park and Clinton State Park as time allows. Though expecting to end by Noon, this ... Read more
The City of Liberty is working toward its Bird City Missouri designation. Stocksdale Park is a brand new eBird hotspot! Come out and lend a hand observing the fall migrants and residents of this "new" spot. Meet in the circular parking area near the horseshoe pits. The walk includes hard and natural surface trails as ... Read more
Wednesday, October 21 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am. This is the 16th annual fall census for KC WildLands. Meet in trailhead parking lot at 8:00 a.m. We'll look for fall migrants such as sparrows, Marsh and Sedge Wrens, vireos, kinglets and raptors. Bring water, snacks and insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes. Please contact ... Read more