Crystal Cove Park
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Crystal Cove Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and American Robin 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
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Blue-winged x Cinnamon Teal (hybrid)
Spatula discors x cyanoptera
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)
Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus
Northern House Wren (Northern)
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Double-crested Cormorant
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Spotted Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Wood Duck
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Brown Thrasher
Lincoln's Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Fox Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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