Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Pioneers Park Nature Center13 observed

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

3/5/2026Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026UNL City Campus1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Oak Glen WMA1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/3/2026Stagecoach Lake SRA1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/3/2026Yard List1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/1/2026Home2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/28/2026Oak Glen WMA1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

2/28/2026Stagecoach Lake SRA1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Notable species at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Birding at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park?
Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.