Jun 19, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Kansas
Prairies, wetlands, grasslands, and migration routes
Kansas is defined by prairie country, grasslands, wetlands, and wide skies, making it especially strong for bird migration, open landscapes, and family nature experiences rooted in the plains.
Sightings
283
Places
88
Species
180
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Kansas
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Kansas.
Jun 19, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
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(c) Lydia Dexter, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 17, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
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(c) Lydia Dexter, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Jun 17, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
Photo attribution
(c) Lydia Dexter, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 17, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
Photo attribution
(c) Lydia Dexter, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 17, 2026
Haskell-Baker Wetlandsi
Photo attribution
(c) Lydia Dexter, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Kansas.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Kansas' guide into an actual day out.
Park40 sightings50 species
Kansas, US
Haskell-Baker Wetlands
You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Italian Wall Lizard.
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Park37 sightings50 species
Kansas, US
Monument Rocks
You might spot Cliff Swallow and Desert Prince's Plume.
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Zoo30 sightings14 species
Kansas, US
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
You might spot Cotton-Top Tamarin, American Bison, and Cougar.
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Zoo30 sightings14 species
Kansas, US
Rolling Hills Zoo
You might spot Panthera Pardus Orientalis, Snow Leopard, and African Lion.
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Zoo30 sightings14 species
Kansas, US
Sunset Zoo
You might spot Tiger, Sloth Bear, and Panthera Pardus Orientalis.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
Kansas, US
Sedgwick County Zoo
You might spot African Elephant, Gorilla, and Panthera Pardus Orientalis.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Kansas
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Kansas.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Kansas
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Kansas.
Birds
Birding in Kansas
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Kansas.
75 Sightings44 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Kansas
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Kansas.
60 Sightings48 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Kansas
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Kansas feel richer.
86 Sightings61 Species
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