Meadowlarks, cranes, and all those dancing chickens!
Greater Prairie Chicken. Photo: Ly Dang.
From east to west, north to south, the diversity of Nebraska habitats -- Missouri River riparian areas, eastern tallgrass prairie, wetlands of the Rainwater Basin, the Platte and Niobrara rivers, the Sandhills and Pine Ridge areas -- make the state a challenging and rewarding birding destination.
Sandhill Cranes begin arriving in central Nebraska in mid-February, with peak numbers occurring in late March. To get you in the crane watching mood, watch this beautiful, inspiring video, narrated in part by Rowe Sanctuary Director Bill Taddicken.
Audubon's Nebraska Crane Festival will take place March 20-21, 2020, bringing together hundreds of crane lovers from around the country to Kearney, Nebraska, to interact with a wide range of environmental speakers, take part in incredible birding trips, and, best of all, experience the world's largest gathering of Sandhill Cranes!
Kristal Stoner, Audubon Nebraska's Executive Director, met with state representatives in Washington, D.C.
Providing important habitat for native birds in all communities.
Partnering with landowners across Nebraska to manage bird habitat.
Audubon joins in amicus brief supporting lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning threats to migrating Whooping Cranes.
Enter your zip code into Audubon’s Birds and Climate Visualizer and it will show you how climate change will impact your birds and your community and includes ways you can help.
Taking steps to protect birds from the threat of climate change.
Working to protect the Platte River for the birds that need it.
Birds need YOU! Get involved in helping to preserve our birds and their habitats today. There is something for everyone!
