Located just southeast of Cheyenne Bottoms, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) offers a distinctly different, yet equally vital, wetland experience. Established in 1955 to protect migratory waterfowl habitat, Quivira’s 22,135 acres are defined by a rare and unique ecosystem: inland salt marshes and sand prairie. The presence of ancient subterranean […]
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas: The Inland Salt Marsh
Cheyenne Bottoms, located near Great Bend in central Kansas, is one of the most remarkable and ecologically vital wetlands in the world. This massive, low-lying basin—a natural, shallow depression formed by ancient geological forces—encompasses over 41,000 acres and is the largest wetland in the interior of the United States. Its
Cheyenne Bottoms, Kansas: The Shorebird Capital of North America
Nestled on the southern edge of Lawrence, Kansas, the Baker University Wetlands & Discovery Center is far more than a local nature preserve; it is a vital ecological engine and a celebrated destination for birdwatching. Spanning 927 acres along the Wakarusa River floodplain, the wetlands stand as a testament to
Kansas, often described as the heart of America's Great Plains, offers much more than just endless fields of wheat. For birdwatching enthusiasts, the state is an unexpectedly crucial and world-renowned destination, sitting squarely within the Central Flyway—the avian equivalent of a superhighway for migrating birds traveling from the Arctic to
Kansas, the geographical heart of the contiguous United States, is a land of sweeping prairies, riverine woodlands, and crucial wetlands. This unique position places it squarely in the center of the continent’s most vital avian travel corridor, the Central Flyway, making it a spectacular crossroads for birds. From the backyard
