Memphis Lake
Nebraska · Midwest
About This Location
Memphis Lake is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Flicker, and Red-breasted Nuthatch 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 White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)
Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus
Birding Tips
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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.
Amenities
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