Fontenelle Forest
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fontenelle Forest is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x islandica
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Redpoll (Common)
Acanthis flammea
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
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
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Greater White-fronted Goose
Gadwall
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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