The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
The annual winter bird census at Jerry Smith Park, largest remnant prairie in Jackson County, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st, at 8:15. We’ll walk the trails looking for year-round residents like Northern Cardinal, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch and 6 species of woodpeckers as well as winter residents like Purple Finch, Hermit Thrush, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and ... Read more
*** Rescheduled to 2/6 due to extreme cold temperatures *** Join us as we conduct a winter bird census along the Blue River. We'll search for winter and year-round residents that use this riparian habitat. This census assists KC WildLands and their mission of preserving the natural communities around Kansas City. This census counts toward ... Read more
We'll meet at 7am at the PetSmart parking lot near the corner of 119th and I-35 in Olathe to carpool south to the lake. We will start the trip around 7:45 at the State Park and Shelter 1 near the small watercraft ramp for anyone that wishes to meet us there. Please be aware there is a $5 ... Read more
Join us for a few days of Great Backyard Bird Count birding at Forest Hill Cemetery - Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. This cemetery is a historic and scenic site nestled in the heart of Kansas City. We’ll be watching for resident Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Horned Owls, and other ... Read more
Join us for a few days of Great Backyard Bird Count birding at Forest Hill Cemetery - Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. This cemetery is a historic and scenic site nestled in the heart of Kansas City. We’ll be watching for resident Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Horned Owls, and other ... Read more
Join us for a few days of Great Backyard Bird Count birding at Forest Hill Cemetery - Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. This cemetery is a historic and scenic site nestled in the heart of Kansas City. We’ll be watching for resident Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Horned Owls, and other ... Read more
Join us for a few days of Great Backyard Bird Count birding at Forest Hill Cemetery - Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. This cemetery is a historic and scenic site nestled in the heart of Kansas City. We’ll be watching for resident Red-headed Woodpeckers, Great Horned Owls, and other ... Read more
*** Cancelled due to trail and weather conditions *** Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and ... Read more
Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the ... Read more
To carpool meet at the Pet Smart parking lot at 7:30AM in Olathe (15255 W 119th St). We will start in the state park (permit required) searching through the gulls. If you would like to meet us there we will be in the marina parking lot around 8:00am. There will be some walking to reach viewing areas in ... Read more