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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/21/20266545 Ballard Ave, Lincoln US-NE (40.8558,-96.6306)1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

7/20/2026Dove house2 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/18/2026Wyuka Cemetery2 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

7/17/2026Pawnee Lake SRA--NW 126th St.1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

7/16/2026Wilderness Park--Densmore1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

7/16/2026Conestoga Lake SRA1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

7/14/2026Jack Sinn WMA--East (Saunders Co.)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/13/2026Conestoga Lake SRA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

17/21/2026

Wood Duck

57/21/2026

Mallard

37/21/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

67/21/2026

Mourning Dove

107/21/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/21/2026

Chimney Swift

17/21/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

77/21/2026

Green Heron

27/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/21/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/21/2026

Northern Flicker

27/21/2026

Western Kingbird

67/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

137/21/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

37/21/2026

Blue Jay

27/21/2026

Purple Martin

107/21/2026

Barn Swallow

47/21/2026

Cliff Swallow

17/21/2026

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.