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
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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
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey (American)
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Orchard Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Belted Kingfisher
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
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
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