May in Nebraska is a bird watcher’s paradise. Endless birding opportunities abound, from colorful warblers to unique shorebirds.
Wildlife
Nebraska’s Clean-up Crew – Turkey Vultures
If you’ve ever seen large, wobbly-looking black birds flying overhead, congratulations! You were witnessing one of Nebraska’s most efficient cleaning companies at work.
Nature’s Dancing with the Stars — Prairie Grouse
For most of the year, prairie grouse are inconspicuous, but come mid-March through early May, male birds are ready to perform.
Nebraska’s Kangaroo
The Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordi) is found in 17 states, and it is the only species of kangaroo rat found in Nebraska.
Duck, Duck, Crane! — Nebraska’s Spring Migration
Located in the narrowest portion of the Central Flyway, Nebraska becomes a birder’s paradise in March. Find out more!
See the Sandhill Crane Migration
The sandhill crane migration is one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, and Nebraska residents don’t have to travel far to see it.