Memphis Lake
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Memphis Lake is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Flicker, and Red-breasted Nuthatch 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
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Kingbird
Northern House Wren
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Least Tern
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
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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