Wayne
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wayne is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Eurasian Collared-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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Broad-winged Hawk (Northern)
Buteo platypterus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Eastern Kingbird
European Starling
American Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Alder Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
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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