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Birding Near Lincoln, NE

23 birding locations within 50 miles

Nebraska · United States

23

Locations

38+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Lincoln

Urban Park birding habitat

Nebraska

1.5 mi away

Easy

Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Nebraska with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Nebraska

3.9 mi away

Easy

Pioneers Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Nebraska with 220 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

4.3 mi away

Moderate

Holmes Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 234 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Marsh Wren Community Wetlands

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 243 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

7.4 mi away

Moderate

Yankee Hill State Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 205 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Conestoga Lake State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 252 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

9.4 mi away

Moderate

Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 277 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Nebraska

11.5 mi away

Moderate

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Nebraska with 228 recorded species.

River/RiparianGrasslandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Bluestem Lake State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 226 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Nebraska

14.6 mi away

Moderate

Branched Oak State Recreation Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 285 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 234 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

17.6 mi away

Moderate

Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area - east

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 200 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Memphis Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 200 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

30.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wanahoo

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

31.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wanahoo - Sand Creek Wetlands

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 213 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

36.0 mi away

Moderate

Wehrspann Wetlands mitigation pond

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Nebraska

37.6 mi away

Moderate

Chalco Hills RA

Grassland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 227 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Nebraska

40.1 mi away

Moderate

Walnut Creek RA

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Nebraska with 221 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

43.7 mi away

Moderate

Flanagan Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

45.5 mi away

Moderate

Standing Bear Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Iowa

48.5 mi away

Moderate

Forney Lake Wildlife Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in Iowa with 213 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Nebraska

48.8 mi away

Moderate

Fontenelle Forest

Forest birding hotspot in Nebraska with 236 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

49.4 mi away

Moderate

Burchard Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 207 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Lincoln

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

American RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchMallardMourning DoveGreat Blue HeronRed-bellied WoodpeckerSnow GooseCanada GooseRing-billed GullKilldeerRed-winged BlackbirdNorthern FlickerGreater White-fronted GooseCackling GooseNorthern ShovelerGadwallRoss's GooseAmerican White PelicanBald EagleHairy WoodpeckerBuffleheadCommon Goldeneye+13 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake12 locations
Wetland7 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Grassland3 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring23 locations
Fall23 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Lincoln, NE?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Lincoln include Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park, Pioneers Park, Holmes Lake, Marsh Wren Community Wetlands, Yankee Hill State Wildlife Management Area. These spots offer urban park, lake, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Lincoln?▼
Birders near Lincoln can spot species including American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Lincoln?▼
The best seasons for birding near Lincoln are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Lincoln?▼
There are 23 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Lincoln, NE, ranging from 1.5 to 49.4 miles from the city center.

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