DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x albifrons
Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)
Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Northern Cardinal
Cackling Goose
Northern Pintail
Red-tailed Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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