Kingfishers belong to the family Alcedinidae, a group of small to medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills and bright, bold plumage.
Stories
Stalking Nebraska’s Wild Asparagus
Nebraska Game and Parks’ Greg Wagner shares tips for finding and harvesting wild asparagus during spring in Nebraska.
Little Fan
Turkeys have been gobbling in Nebraska for several weeks now. Time to tell a story from a hunt this spring.
The Fast and the Furry – Swift Fox
The swift fox is the smallest wild canine species in North America. It’s one of the most charming mammals residing in western Nebraska.
Lake Ogallala
Not only does Lake Ogallala literally lie in the shadow of the dam, and Lake McConaughy behind it, it sits there figuratively as well.
Community Fishing Events, 2026
A full list of community fishing events are scheduled for this summer. Those events start in May, look over the calendar and make your plans!