At the beginning of the 20th century, the house sparrow had consolidated its range in the state and over most of the continental United States.
Tag: Birds
Nature in Numbers – Wildlife Facts
From the Sandhills to the Platte River, our state is full of mind-blowing stats that might surprise you.
For the Birds
May is a great month to watch birds in Nebraska. You can spot a variety of beautiful birds and learn useful outdoor skills in the process.
The Boisterous, Busy House Wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package.
Trumpeter Swans – Creatures of Habit(at)
A recent study of 38 trumpeter swans in the Sandhills found 80 percent of swans that nested at a particular wetland or lake returned the following year.
A Birding Family
What began with hiking and a birdsong book has led to two high-school-aged boys holding their own with some of the top birdwatchers in the state.