Recent Bird Observations

Recent Bird Observations

Catch the latest news on what is being observed at Quivira, including Waterfowl and Shorebird Surveys.

Waterfowl and Shorebirds

Bird Surveys - recent data

Check here for the most recent Waterfowl and Shorebird surveys.

Bald Eagle Update

Bald Eagle update

Nesting activity is being observed at Quivira. Catch the latest news on these large, impressive birds.

Get to Know GPNC

The Great Plains Nature Center

Get to know our sister operation in Wichita. Click here to find out more.

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.

Other Items of Interest

• Revised Bird Checklist Now Available

  

  Quivira's Bird Checklist has been revised to reflect both new species occurrence data and the revised species order as outlined in the 57th Supplement. Click here to see.

  Bird Checklist 2016

• Easy to Find at Quivira Now:

  

  Left to right: Evening Primrose (Oenothera rhombipetala), Annual Buckwheat (Eriogonum annuum), Great Egret

• Hunting at Quivira

  Quivira is currently OPEN to limited hunting. Click here to see details.

  Hunting and Fishing at Quivira

• Observation Tower Closed

  The Observation Tower, located on the south end of Little Salt Marsh, is closed due to unsafe conditions. This closure is permanent until it is replaced.