Branched Oak State Recreation Area
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Branched Oak State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Bobwhite
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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