I've had the chance to watch birds along the Platte River in eastern Nebraska during October, 2019.
Birds seen thus far this month near the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska
Great Blue Heron: several
Canadian Goose: several small flocks flying
Belted Kingfisher: several; one seen catching and eating a fish about twice as long as its own bill
Pied-bill Grebe: 1
American Robin: many, of both sexes, and both mature and immature; in flocks, catching insects
Eastern Bluebird: about 10, migrating in groups of various ages
Northern Wheatear: several
Prairie Warbler: a group of about 10, a mix of mature and immature, and both sexes
Hoary Redpoll: 1
Golden Eagle: 1, carrying a large, dangling snake to the eagle's nest, and feeding it to a nestling
House Sparrow: many
American Crow: a few
