Walnut Creek RA
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Walnut Creek RA is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Osprey (American)
Pandion haliaetus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Loggerhead Kingbird
Tyrannus caudifasciatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Brown Thrasher
Baltimore Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Eastern Wood-Pewee
American Robin
Common Grackle
Least Tern
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
More in Nebraska
Rowe Sanctuary — Platte River
Home to the world's largest Sandhill Crane gathering — 500,000+ each spring on the Platte River.
Bazile Creek Wildlife Management Area
River/Riparian birding hotspot in Nebraska with 224 recorded species.
Bluestem Lake State Recreation Area
Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 226 recorded species.
Nebraska Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Nebraska →