Burroughs Audubon Society

Field Trip: Forest Hill Cemetery
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64131, United States
Join us at this 160-acre property in the middle of urban KC. We will walk the roads that weave through the cemetery, visiting graves of famous Kansas Citians while we bird. We will look for Spring migrants, resident Red-Headed Woodpeckers and Great Horned Owls, as well as Warblers and other songbirds. Meet at the cemetery office. Wear good walking shoes and bring your binoculars-there will be a few extra to share.

Leader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839
Featured Photo: Great Horned Owl by Brian Kushner

Field Trip: Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge
2026-06-13 08:00 - 16:00 | MO
Join us for this all-day field trip South of the city to this NWR, full of bottomland hardwood forests. We will be on the lookout for Orioles, Meadowlarks, Vireos, Bobwhite and birds of prey. Meet at the visitor center. We will also travel to York road and other accessible points within the refuge. Once we complete our birding on the refuge, we’ll travel West across the highway to Marais Des Cygnes Waterfowl Area (state property) and visit a few moist soil units on the property. Bring a sack lunch. Be prepared to be walking on uneven ground throughout our trip. We’ll travel to each area by car but otherwise be on foot. Bring binoculars-there will be a few extra to share.
Leader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839
Featured Image: Northern Bobwhite by Stephen Pollard

Field Trip: Baker Wetlands
2026-06-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Baker Wetlands, 1365 N 1250 Rd, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
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. Bring binoculars-there will be a few extra to share.
Leader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839
Featured Image: Blue Grosbeak by James Diehl

Field Trip: Loess Bluffs NWR
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | loess bluffs wildlife refuge, 159 State Hwy E, Mound City, MO, 64470
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 visitor center. Bring a sack lunch-we’ll eat at noon. After lunch we’ll hike the dirt trail behind the visitor center, looking for species like Wood Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, Cuckoo and Vireo. The hike portion of this trip is moderately difficult with rigorous ascents. Wear hiking shoes and prepare for hot weather. Bring binoculars-there will be a few extra to share.
Leader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839
Featured Image: Great Egret by Jerry Amende
