As you celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week June 1-7, look for the following blooms in your favorite outdoor spaces.
Wildlife
Backyard Bulldozers – The Groundhog
Known as woodchucks or whistle pigs, groundhogs are part nuisance and part neighbor.
Birds from the Big Apple
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.
Small Bird, Big Attitude – The Kingfisher
Kingfishers belong to the family Alcedinidae, a group of small to medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills and bright, bold plumage.
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.
The Accidental Bird Watcher
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 96 million Americans—roughly 3 out of every 10 people—participated in birdwatching in 2022. That makes it one of the most popular wildlife-related activities in the country.