North Platte WTP
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
North Platte WTP is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada 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
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Wilson's Phalarope
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Bell's Vireo
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Lark Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Redhead
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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