Cottonmill Park
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Cottonmill Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Eastern Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Purple Martin
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wood Duck
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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