Urban Park birding habitat

N. P. Dodge Park

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

N. P. Dodge Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/20/2026Fontenelle Forest--Nature Center1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

7/19/2026N. P. Dodge Park1 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

7/16/2026Big Elk Lake1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/14/2026Lake Cunningham1 observed

Osprey (American)

Pandion haliaetus

7/12/2026Pershing Drive hike-bike trail3 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/10/2026Heron Haven5 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/10/2026Fontenelle Forest--Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

67/19/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/19/2026

Blue Jay

107/19/2026

Northern House Wren

47/19/2026

Carolina Wren

27/19/2026

European Starling

157/19/2026

Gray Catbird

27/19/2026

American Robin

157/19/2026

House Sparrow

107/19/2026

House Finch

57/19/2026

American Goldfinch

27/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

27/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

157/19/2026

Common Grackle

107/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/19/2026

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 N. P. Dodge Park for birding?
The best months to visit N. P. Dodge Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at N. P. Dodge Park?
Notable species at N. P. Dodge Park include Canada Goose, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, European Starling. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at N. P. Dodge Park?
Birding at N. P. Dodge Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at N. P. Dodge Park?
N. P. Dodge Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.