Wehrspann Wetlands mitigation pond
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Wehrspann Wetlands mitigation pond is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
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
Mallard
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern House Wren
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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