Urban Park birding habitat

Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

6/2/202668512, Lincoln US-NE 40.73785, -96.710061 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/2/2026Yankee Hill State WMA1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

6/1/2026Marsh Wren Community Wetlands1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

5/31/2026Oak Glen WMA2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026Yankee Hill State WMA1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/31/2026Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/30/2026Conestoga Lake SRA1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

5/30/2026Conestoga Lake SRA2 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/30/2026Marsh Wren Community Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

15/30/2026

Wild Turkey

65/30/2026

Mourning Dove

5/30/2026

Killdeer

5/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

5/30/2026

Blue Jay

5/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

American Robin

5/30/2026

American Goldfinch

25/30/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

15/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/30/2026

Common Grackle

5/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

35/30/2026

Dickcissel

35/30/2026

Wood Duck

15/28/2026

Blue-winged Teal

15/28/2026

Green Heron

25/28/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Notable species at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Birding at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.