As about 400 species make their way northward through Nebraska and the Central Flyway during Migratory Bird Month, here’s a story about three birds that moved into the region in a somewhat different manner.
Tag: Animals
Raising Nature-Confident Kids
The outdoors isn’t something to avoid — it’s something to be a part of. However, nature confidence doesn’t start with a perfect hike or some magical, screen-free moment.
Sandhill Crane Tracking
A sandhill crane banded and outfitted with a GPS unit in Nebraska ended up nesting south of the Bering Strait on the eastern trip of Russia, wintered in New Mexico and Texas, and is likely back in the Cornhusker State by now. The bird logged at least 11,000 miles.
Poop With a Purpose
Wildlife use scat as an important communication tool. It can reveal an animal’s identity, health, territory and even social status.
Giving Thanks to Wildlife
Take a moment to think about the wildlife that makes Nebraska home. They enrich our lives, inspire curiosity and remind us that we’re part of a bigger story.
The Quirky Porcupine
Porcupines are slow, quirky and full of surprises. Even though most Nebraskans have never seen one in the wild, they’re out there quietly doing their part for the ecosystem.