Cottonmill Park
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Cottonmill Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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