Fontenelle Forest Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
One of the largest private nature centers in the United States, Fontenelle Forest is a privately owned non-profit encompassing approximately 1,500 acres of deciduous forest, oak savannah, tallgrass prairie, and wetlands along the Missouri River in Bellevue (adjacent to Omaha). A Natural National Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Forest features 17 miles of maintained trails and a one-mile ADA-accessible Riverview Boardwalk. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are documented along the richly vegetated Missouri River corridor — one of Nebraska's most productive migration routes.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Fontenelle Forest is the Ruby-throated.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during May, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Cardinal flower (*Lobelia cardinalis*) — moist riparian areas and stream corridors
- • Wild columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) — forest understory openings
- • Wild bergamot (*Monarda fistulosa*) — prairie and oak savannah sections
- • Trumpet vine (*Campsis radicans*) — edge and disturbed habitats
- • Swamp milkweed (*Asclepias incarnata*) — wetland and marsh areas
- • Prairie blazing star (*Liatris spicata*) — prairie restoration sections
NectarBloom Tip
Fontenelle Forest is open daily (8am–5pm, extended summer hours May–September M–F to 7pm). The 0.4-mile Marsh Trail and the adjacent Pond Trail loop are the richest areas for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds — the combination of wetland vegetation, forest edge, and native wildflowers creates ideal foraging habitat. Arrive early on August mornings during the southbound migration peak for the best chance of multiple hummingbird sightings.
Visitor Notes
Admission required. Open daily year-round. ADA-accessible Riverview Boardwalk (1 mile). Photography for personal use welcome.
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