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Category: The Sunflower State

Common Goldeneye
March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Common Goldeneye

The male common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) presents a very unusual appearance that is not readily forgotten.

Bufflehead
January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Bufflehead

The smallest duck in Kansas is the bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), which takes its name from the fact that it has a small body and a disproportionately large head, like a buffalo or bison.

Long-Tailed Duck
November 9, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Long-Tailed Duck

The long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) takes its name from the lengthy, pointed appendage of the male.

Black Scoter
October 18, 2022October 20, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Black Scoter

The black scoter (Melanitta nigra) takes its name from the plumage of the male, the only solid black duck in North America.

White-Winged Scoter
September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

White-Winged Scoter

The largest of the scoter species in Kansas is the white-winged (Melanitta fusca). It takes its name from the white secondary feathers, visible on both males and females.

Henry's Candy
September 2, 2022August 31, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Henry’s Candy

Tucked into the Flint Hills on the edge of Dexter, Kansas, is a rather unassuming metal building, open every day of the week. This is Henry’s Candy, conveniently located on K-15.

Food in Kansas
August 19, 2022August 17, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Food in Kansas

Looking for a fun way to combine history and science for younger students? Food in Kansas is a free download from the Kansas Historical Society that fits the bill.

Surf Scoter
August 9, 2022August 10, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Surf Scoter

The male surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a peculiar-looking duck, not readily forgotten. He is known as the “skunkhead."

Harlequin Duck
July 15, 2022July 12, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Harlequin Duck

Seen up close, the male harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) sports a unique pattern that accounts for his name.

Top 10 Travel Resources
July 12, 2022July 11, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Top 10 Travel Resources

Hit the road and discover Kansas! Want to know what travel-related resources our readers are interested in? Take a look.

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