Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)
Junco hyemalis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ring-billed Gull
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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