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A Western Meadowlark in profile with its bill open, singing, with a blue sky in the background
Western Meadowlark by Phil Swanson

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Join us for our social hours and free public programs in January and February to learn about forestry in Hong Kong and Sandhill Crane migration.

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting 46th Annual Eagle Days on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Leaving your garden be over the fall and winter can help birds find the food they need to survive!

Understanding what birds need in the cold months will help you spot more of them — and know how to help them make it through the winter.

If you missed our Bird-friendly Backyard Tour on July 12, you’re in luck! Phil Swanson, one of our Bird-friendly Backyard hosts, will present an eye-popping photographic visit to his amazing backyard for our free monthly program.

A reflection on the origins and development of the Christmas Bird Count.

This fall, look for migrating birds using Nebraska as a stopover site for their migratory journeys — shorebirds foraging in wetlands, songbirds sheltering in backyards, and Purple Martins flocking over Midtown.

Learn about bills and resolutions received final approval in this year’s session that impact conservation, the environment, and outdoor recreation.

As we prepare to enjoy the spectacular show put on by birds migrating south through our area, let's take a moment to reflect on how we can be good stewards of the habitats these incredible species travel through.

September 24th: Boyer Chute Hike - Missouri River
October 4th: HawkWatch at Hitchock Nature Center

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