Larry Porter highlights two species of Nebraska sparrows that possess the WOW factor: the LeConte’s and Nelson’s sparrows.
Tag: Birds
Estimating Duck Migration
A team of scientists at the Cornell Lab used eBird observations from 2006 – 2020 to predict the abundance of duck species in Nebraska.
Common Woodpeckers of Nebraska
Nebraska is home to several types of woodpeckers. Learn about five common woodpeckers you might see here, and how to find them.
WMA Habitat Fuels Songbird Migration
Migration is a critically important event in the lives of many avian species. This period accounts for over a quarter of the annual cycle for some birds and is extremely risky as individual birds travel long distances through unfamiliar areas.
Baby Barn Owl Rescue
Nebraska Game and Parks staff get many calls about wildlife. The call Julie Geiser received about stranded baby barn owls was no exception.
Sandhills Trumpeters
To help identify and direct conservation actions for trumpeter swans and their habitats, studies are critical to help us better understand where and when these birds move about the landscape.