Walnut Creek RA
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Walnut Creek RA is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Redpoll (Common)
Acanthis flammea
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
American Woodcock
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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