Bird migration is more than just “flying south for the winter.” It’s a deeply complex journey essential for the survival and nesting of many Nebraska species.
Tag: Birds
The Science Behind Wildlife Colors
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some animals are the colors they are? In nature, color is rarely just for looks, and nature never does anything by accident.
Brood Parasites – The Birds and the Bees
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.
Birding by Bike
Riding a bicycle is a wonderful way to reconnect and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. During May, Andrea Faas celebrated Bird Month by going on birding bike rides.
Urban Wildlife Safari
An urban wildlife safari is about exploring the wild spaces woven into our cityscapes.
Humbling of the House Sparrow
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.