Lake birding habitat

Lake McConaughy - Cedar View

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake McConaughy - Cedar View is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/19/2026Lake McConaughy--Little Thunder Bay2 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/18/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park5 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

7/18/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park2 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

7/17/2026Ash Hollow SHP1 observed

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

7/17/2026Lake McConaughy--Kingsley Dam1 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

7/17/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/17/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park13 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/17/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park4 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/17/2026Lake McConaughy--Spring Park1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/11/2026Arthur County (Private Property)6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

357/18/2026

Killdeer

47/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/18/2026

White-faced Ibis

37/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/18/2026

American White Pelican

157/18/2026

Field Sparrow

17/18/2026

Vesper Sparrow

17/18/2026

Song Sparrow

27/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Franklin's Gull

2507/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/17/2026

Bald Eagle

27/17/2026

Western Kingbird

27/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

17/17/2026

Northern House Wren

47/17/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

17/17/2026

Orchard Oriole

27/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake McConaughy - Cedar View for birding?
The best months to visit Lake McConaughy - Cedar View for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake McConaughy - Cedar View?
Notable species at Lake McConaughy - Cedar View include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake McConaughy - Cedar View?
Birding at Lake McConaughy - Cedar View is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake McConaughy - Cedar View?
Lake McConaughy - Cedar View offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.