Pioneers Park
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Pioneers Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Great Blue Heron 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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Green Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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