Conestoga Lake State Recreation Area
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Conestoga Lake State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Greater White-fronted Goose among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)
Junco hyemalis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Killdeer
Northern Harrier
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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