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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Green Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
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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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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