Ponca State Park
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Ponca State Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Bobwhite, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern House Wren
Wood Thrush
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Eastern Towhee
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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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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