Larry Porter highlights two species of Nebraska sparrows that possess the WOW factor: the LeConte’s and Nelson’s sparrows.
Wildlife
Estimating Duck Migration
A team of scientists at the Cornell Lab used eBird observations from 2006 – 2020 to predict the abundance of duck species in Nebraska.
Common Woodpeckers of Nebraska
Nebraska is home to several types of woodpeckers. Learn about five common woodpeckers you might see here, and how to find them.
Pronghorn Research
Nebraska universities and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission began a 2-year study on the survival of pronghorn in western Nebraska.
American Burying Beetle Reintroduction
In 2015, 30 pairs of American burying beetles were transferred from the Nebraska Sandhills to Ohio for breeding and reintroduction.
A Historic Gathering: Whooping Cranes
In November 2021, photographer Eric Fowler witnessed an unprecedented and historic gathering of 46 whooping cranes on the Platte River.