Nebraska Birding Resources

For many bird enthusiasts, it's not spring until they visit the Platte River to see thousands of migrating cranes.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Nebraska. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Nebraska. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Nebraska Ornithologists' Union

Official List of the Birds of Nebraska

Birding Locations

Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge

Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Nebraska State Bird -  Western Meadowlark

Nebraska Birding Events

Rivers and Wildlife Celebration

Usually in March
Kearney, Nebraska
Phone: (402) 797-2301

Gather with wildlife enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the annual migration of 500,000 sandhill cranes and millions of waterfowl through central Nebraska. Open to anyone interested in experiencing one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth and learning more about the natural world in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Nebraska, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Nebraska birds is welcomed.

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