The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
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
Bats aren't only great Halloween decorations, they're ecosystem heroes! Drop by BAS Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary to learn all about Missouri's fascinating bats with Missouri Master Naturalist Meredith Donaldson. Fun for all ages! (Too bad you won't find the bat pictured in Missouri, but the species does have a connection with a Missouri resident!)
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
Count birds for science! Project FeederWatch is a snapshot of where our familiar bird species spend the winter. Join us throughout the count season on our Sunday-Monday count days. Subject to change if weather is inclement.
Count birds for science! Project FeederWatch is a snapshot of where our familiar bird species spend the winter. Join us throughout the count season on our Sunday-Monday count days. Subject to change if weather is inclement.
"A Changing World for Kansas Birds" by Bob Gress on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this special in-person meeting at Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse! Bob will have copies of his and Pete Janzen's The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots - Second Edition to ... 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
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 the MHTD commuter lot (2575 ... Read more