Lake Ogallala
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Ogallala is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Snowy Plover
Anarhynchus nivosus
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Burrowing Owl
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Field Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Common Poorwill
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Western Grebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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