The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Join us as we explore the Maple Woods Natural Area, known for its mature maple and oak forest, which is recognized by the National Park Service as a significant Natural Area. We'll look for resident and migratory forest birds. Please bring binoculars and appropriate shoes for walking on dirt trails. We'll meet at the parking ... Read more
Join us for one of fall’s most memorable spectacles: the migration of Franklin’s Gulls. We’ll begin at Clinton Lake Dam right at sunrise (7:28 AM) to catch the early flight activity, then make our way around to Bloomington. If time and interest allow, we’ll continue on to Perry Lake for more birding. Schedule: Gather at ... Read more
Join us as we visit this restored prairie and city park to conduct a migratory bird census. We will walk the trails in search of migrating Vireos, Flycatchers, Warblers, Thrushes and whatever else is there. This census assists KC Wildlands and their ongoing mission toward land stewardship around the Kansas City Metro region. Counting birds ... Read more
Join us for a full-day birding adventure! Participants are welcome to come and go as schedules allow. We’ll begin the morning scoping Hillsdale Reservoir before heading to the Paola Water Treatment Ponds in Miami County. From there, we’ll continue south to La Cygnes Lake in Linn County to search for waterfowl, gulls, grebes, and loons. ... Read more
Join us for a birding trip to Forest Hill Cemetery, a historic and scenic site nestled in the heart of Kansas City. This inner-city location is a major byway for migrating species, and we’ve been recording impressive numbers during migration periods. We’ll be watching for typical migrants along with Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Horned Owls, Common ... Read more
Join us for a morning of urban birding as we explore two inner-city hotspots: Lake Alex George Wetlands (near Blue River) and Swope Park. We’ll begin at Lake Alex George, where there’s ample parking in front of the wetland. Be prepared to walk through grass and dirt trails as we look for waterfowl and fall ... Read more
Stamm Field is an under-birded hotspot in Jackson County that features several acres of shrubby habitat ideal for overwintering sparrows and other winter residents, including Red-headed Woodpeckers and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 8 AM and walk approximately two miles of mowed paths winding through the fields in search of various ... Read more
Join us for a joint field trip at Perry Lake with the Topeka Audubon Society! Burroughs Audubon Society is excited to partner with the Topeka Audubon Society for a nature-filled adventure at Perry Lake in Kansas! Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or simply love spending time in nature, this field trip is for you. We’ll ... Read more
***CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST*** Join us for one of our most popular annual field trips to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge! Each year, we’re treated to an incredible display of thousands of Snow Geese, swans, and dozens—sometimes hundreds—of Bald Eagles throughout the refuge. If you’d like to carpool from Kansas City, we’ll meet at ... Read more
This trip consists of birding by car with stops around Melvern Reservoir, a short bit of walking around Lyon County State Fishing Lake, and stops around John Redmond Reservoir in search of winter species such as Smith’s Longspurs, grebes, loons, scoters, gulls, shrikes, sparrows, Long-eared Owl and Short-eared Owls. Bring food, beverages, and FRS radios ... Read more