N. P. Dodge Park

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

N. P. Dodge Park is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/5/2026Walnut Creek RA1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

3/3/2026The Oaks1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/28/2026US-NE-Bellevue-15005 Bordeaux Ave - 41.0912x-95.91861 observed

Redpoll (Common)

Acanthis flammea

2/28/2026Fontenelle Forest--Nature Center1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

2/26/2026Chalco Hills RA1 observed

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

2/25/20267117 South 50th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, US (41.188, -95.992)1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

2/25/2026Fontenelle Park, Omaha US-NE 41.29611, -95.983121 observed

Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x albifrons

2/24/2026DeSoto NWR (NE)1 observed

Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)

Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus

2/22/2026Yard1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

2/21/2026My Yard [approximate location, 1996 to present], Omaha, NE1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

753/5/2026

Killdeer

53/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

113/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

European Starling

153/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/5/2026

American Robin

103/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

73/5/2026

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 N. P. Dodge Park for birding?
The best months to visit N. P. Dodge Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at N. P. Dodge Park?
Notable species at N. P. Dodge Park include Canada Goose, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, European Starling. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at N. P. Dodge Park?
Birding at N. P. Dodge Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at N. P. Dodge Park?
N. P. Dodge Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.