Site Description: This state wildlife management area is south of Morrill in Nebraska’s panhandle. The 480-acre site has a lake with surrounding grassland habitat.

Ornithological Summary: High numbers of migrating shorebirds and wading species can be found, such as Wilson’s Phalarope; Stilt, White-rumped, and Baird’s Sandpipers; Great Egret; and White-faced Ibis. Waterfowl (Mallard, Pintails, both teal species, Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls, Wigeons, etc.) are common year-round. Burrowing Owls nest in the uplands surrounding the lake, and Northern Harriers are resident birds.

Links:

http://www.nebwild.org/projects/kiowa-wetlands-wma.php

http://nebraskabirdingtrails.com/kiowa-wildlife-management-area/

For more information, call or write Kevin Poague, Important Bird Areas Coordinator, Audubon Nebraska, P.O. Box 117, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE 68339 402-797-2301, Fax: 402-797-2304.