Lake Wanahoo
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Wanahoo is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Cackling 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
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Barn Swallow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Dickcissel
Mallard
Northern Bobwhite
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Horned Lark
Field Sparrow
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Common Grackle
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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