By Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist If you’ve ever seen large, wobbly-looking black birds flying overhead, congratulations! You were witnessing one of Nebraska’s most efficient cleaning companies at work: Not “buzzard,” not “chicken hawk” — but the turkey vulture. Identification When describing the physical appearance of a turkey vulture, you […]
Wildlife
Nature’s Dancing with the Stars — Prairie Grouse
For most of the year, prairie grouse are inconspicuous, but come mid-March through early May, male birds are ready to perform.
Nebraska’s Kangaroo
The Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordi) is found in 17 states, and it is the only species of kangaroo rat found in Nebraska.
Duck, Duck, Crane! — Nebraska’s Spring Migration
Located in the narrowest portion of the Central Flyway, Nebraska becomes a birder’s paradise in March. Find out more!
See the Sandhill Crane Migration
The sandhill crane migration is one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, and Nebraska residents don’t have to travel far to see it.
An Act of Love
Animals use a wide range of strategies to get themselves out there in the mating market. These strategies are often referred to as courtship displays.