Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

Nebraska · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianGrassland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and grassland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada Goose 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/3/2026Stagecoach Lake SRA1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/3/2026Yard List1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/3/2026Pioneers Park1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/1/2026Home2 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

2/28/2026Stagecoach Lake SRA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

113/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

Snow Goose

3/6/2026

Greater White-fronted Goose

333/6/2026

Mallard

33/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/6/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

13/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/6/2026

Northern Harrier

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

33/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Cedar Waxwing

13/6/2026

House Finch

53/6/2026

American Tree Sparrow

73/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

63/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  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 Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center for birding?
The best months to visit Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center?
Notable species at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center include Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Killdeer, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian, grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center?
Birding at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center?
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.