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Birding Near Omaha, NE

23 birding locations within 50 miles

Nebraska · United States

23

Locations

46+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Omaha

Lake birding habitat

Iowa

5.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Manawa

Lake birding hotspot in Iowa with 242 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Nebraska

6.0 mi away

Moderate

Fontenelle Forest

Forest birding hotspot in Nebraska with 236 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Nebraska

7.0 mi away

Easy

N. P. Dodge Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Nebraska with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

8.9 mi away

Moderate

Glenn Cunningham Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 241 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Nebraska

10.6 mi away

Moderate

Walnut Creek RA

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Nebraska with 221 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

11.3 mi away

Moderate

Standing Bear Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Iowa

11.5 mi away

Easy

Hitchcock Nature Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Iowa with 215 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Nebraska

13.0 mi away

Moderate

Chalco Hills RA

Grassland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 227 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

13.6 mi away

Moderate

Flanagan Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Wehrspann Wetlands mitigation pond

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

18.4 mi away

Moderate

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 228 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetlands and forest along the Missouri River at DeSoto NWR

Iowa

18.5 mi away

Easy

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Missouri River refuge with spectacular fall Snow Goose migration and year-round birding.

WetlandForestGrasslandFallSpring
Wetland birding habitat

Iowa

20.5 mi away

Moderate

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Iowa with 257 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Memphis Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 200 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Iowa

29.1 mi away

Moderate

Forney Lake Wildlife Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in Iowa with 213 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

35.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wanahoo

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

35.5 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wanahoo - Sand Creek Wetlands

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 213 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

35.9 mi away

Moderate

Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area - east

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 200 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

39.4 mi away

Challenging

Summit Lake State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 238 recorded species.

LakeMountainSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Iowa

42.1 mi away

Moderate

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Iowa with 236 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Iowa

44.4 mi away

Easy

Prairie Rose State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Iowa with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Nebraska

45.6 mi away

Moderate

Marsh Wren Community Wetlands

Wetland birding hotspot in Nebraska with 243 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Nebraska

49.1 mi away

Moderate

Holmes Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Nebraska with 234 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Omaha

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardLesser ScaupBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalGreater White-fronted GooseKilldeerRing-billed GullRed-tailed HawkEuropean StarlingDark-eyed JuncoCanvasbackRing-necked DuckRed-headed WoodpeckerBlue JayWhite-breasted NuthatchEastern BluebirdSnow GooseCackling GooseNorthern ShovelerGadwall+21 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake11 locations
Wetland9 locations
Grassland4 locations
Forest2 locations
River/Riparian2 locations
Urban Park1 location
Mountain1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring23 locations
Fall23 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Omaha, NE?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Omaha include Lake Manawa, Fontenelle Forest, N. P. Dodge Park, Glenn Cunningham Lake, Walnut Creek RA. These spots offer lake, forest, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Omaha?▼
Birders near Omaha can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Omaha?▼
The best seasons for birding near Omaha are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Omaha?▼
There are 23 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Omaha, NE, ranging from 5.1 to 49.1 miles from the city center.

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