Avian brood parasites are birds that lay their eggs in other birds’ nests. In Nebraska, we have a number of birds that exhibit brood parasitism, including cliff swallows, goldeneye and of course, our cuckoos.
Wildlife
Camping with Critters
Camping in Nebraska means sharing space with some truly incredible wild neighbors. It’s important to know what critters you might encounter — and how to be a respectful guest in their home.
Endangered Blowout Penstemon
The blowout penstemon, a species of flowering plant, is listed as endangered in the state of Nebraska and can be found in a variety of Nebraska’s northwestern counties within the Sandhills.
Urban Wildlife Safari
An urban wildlife safari is about exploring the wild spaces woven into our cityscapes.
Meet the Prairie Dog
Prairie dogs are engineers, ecosystem builders and central figures in the story of the Great Plains.
The Deceptive Coneflowers
In early summer, each coneflower stem develops a single flower head with a ring of pink to rose-red, spreading to drooping petals.