Bird Checklists of the United States Bird Checklists of the United States Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Stafford, Kansas Marshes, grasslands, farmlands and low sandhills of the Great Plains produce an unusually interesting variety of eastern and western bird species on Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl numbers begin to build-up in early October and continue at high levels into November.
Some birds stay and some go further south.
Then in spring, waterfowl return and are numerous in February and March. If you visit the refuge during November, December of January watch for Bald Eagles around the Little Salt Marsh area. You may drive through the refuge and along its boundaries. The best viewing is along the scenic tour route and the Wildlife Drive. See the general refuge leaflet for a map and more information.