Burroughs Audubon Society

Raptor Roll at Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge
2025-02-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | loess bluffs wildlife refuge, 159 State Hwy E, Mound City, MO, 64470
Sally Urdang, a Master Naturalist with the Osage Trails chapter, is our host for this birding field trip, which includes the option of riding your bike ride around the refuge. We will meet at the Visitor Center at noon.
Drive your car through the refuge or bring a bike if you’d like to ride around the 10 miles of gravel roads. If you are choosing to ride a bike, your bike must be in good, working order, as this is a self-supported bike ride. We also suggest you ride a bike that has mountain bike-sized tires on it, or is a gravel bike. We’ll be looking for Bald Eagles, raptors, Snow Geese, Trumpeter Swans, sparrows, and more.
Please bring your own lunch/snacks and your own binoculars, or Sally will have a few on hand as extras. Experienced and novice birders are welcome! Wear warm clothes. This event is dependent on weather. Please check the Burroughs Facebook page as well as this page for weather updates.
Contact Sally (816/565-1839 or urdang.sal@gmail.com) if you need more information.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC. Learn more.

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS, 66013
Join us for walk on the wilder side of the Arboretum. We’ll search for year-round and winter residents. The Arboretum’s feeder station has previously hosted some uncommon guests, like Evening Grosbeak and pink-sided race Dark-eyed Junco.
Your leader for this trip is Mike Stoakes (mstoakes@juno.com / 816-283-6258). Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the ticket kiosk plaza near the old visitor center.

Blue River Parkway Winter Bird Census
2025-02-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Blue River Parkway, 11420 Blue River Road, Kansas City, MO, 64131
During this winter bird census, we’ll search for winter and year-round residents using this riparian habitat. The census assists KC WildLands and their mission of preserving the natural communities around Kansas City. This census counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists.
Trip leader Don Arney (22sora@gmail.com) will meet you at the Minor Park tennis courts parking lot. We’ll walk the hiking/biking trails along the Blue River, about 2 miles. Trail conditions can be very muddy, depending on precipitation and temperature. Watch this page for weather/cancellation updates.

Jerry Smith Park Winter Bird Census
2025-01-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot, 13493 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64146
Join us as we visit this restored prairie and city park to conduct a winter bird census. We will walk the trails in search of winter resident species that might include Kinglets, Sparrows, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and for the Townsend’s Solitaire that was found at the park in December. In addition, we expect to find year-round residents that inhabit this city park.
Meet leader Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com) at the Jerry Smith Trailhead parking lot at the top of the ridge. Dress for the weather and walking along the approximately 1.5 mile outdoor trail. In case of inclement weather or frigid wind chills, this trip may be rescheduled. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages in addition to your binoculars and warm clothes.
This census assists KC WildLands and their ongoing mission toward land stewardship around the Kansas City Metro region. Counting birds at this park counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists.
