Before you start raking, pruning or clearing debris, take a moment to consider how your spring-cleaning efforts could impact local wildlife.
Tag: Birds
How Cold Air Boosts Sound
Winter affects the way sound travels, influencing how animals communicate, hunt and evade predators.
Celebrate the Return of the Vulture
A friend likened them to the famed “Swallows of Capistrano.” It’s once again a joy to see the return of the migratory “Vultures of Chadron.”
How Animals Find Food in Winter
Let’s dive into the fascinating ways these creatures keep their bellies full when the frost sets in.
Threatened – Thick-billed Longspur
The thick-billed longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii) is listed as threatened in the state of Nebraska and is found out west in Banner, Kimball, Scotts Bluff and Sioux counties from April to November.
A Grouse Viewing Tour and More
Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance. Niobrara State Park is now taking reservations for its viewing blind.