February is National Bird Feeding Month and also time for the Great Backyard Bird Count. If you have not participated in this annual bird count, take the time this year to do so. You’ll have a great time and provide usable data to the biologists at the Cornell University Bird Lab. There is no cost….
Great Backyard Bird Count Event Pioneers Park Nature Center February 15th, 9:00 am Bundle up and join Dave from the Wild Bird Habitat Store for a 9:00 a.m. winter bird walk. Then meet with other birders at the Chet Ager Building for hot mulled cider and a snack as we count the birds in the…
Birds and Binoculars Mahoney State Park Saturday, February 8th Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Description: Bird lovers of all ages gather at the park’s Nature Center for a morning bird hike and bird identification workshop in preparation for …the Audubon Society’s “The Great Backyard Bird Count.” Children and adults will learn how to make backyard bird…
Nebraska February Bird Checklist Common birds found in Nebraska during February Migrants, irruptive species, vagrants, and rarities may appear at any time Weather may determine what birds are observed Common Backyard birds of Nebraska Red-tailed Hawk Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Blue Jay American…
Some common myths and misconceptions about feeding birds A recent article once again raised the issue of birds becoming dependent on backyard bird feeders especially during the winter months. Birds do not rely on any one single food source. Their ability to forage for a variety of foods under various conditions along with the uncanny…
The Wild Bird Habitat Stores would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those individuals and families that are providing for our birds during these very cold periods we have been experiencing. It takes a lot of energy for birds to keep warm through the frigid nights out here on the Plains where…
One of our winter visitors that arouse mixed emotions for those who feed birds is the Sharp-shinned Hawk, arriving in the Central Great Plains and Midwest from the North Country, usually by the end of October and departing by the first of May. This hawk has discovered that backyard bird feeders that attract winter birds…
Receive a FREE Nyjer thistle feeder with your purchase of $100.00 or more an $8.00 value Offer good in-store and with Internet orders With your $100.00 purchase you will receive a Nyjer thistle sock and 1 lb. of fresh Nyjer thistle seed absolutely free. Keep it for yourself or give it as a stocking stuffer….
The Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center promote and support the development, programming and operation of the Nature Center. In recent years, the Friends have funded the steel entrance artwork, contributed to the acquisition of the newest portion of the Martin Prairie and the construction of the Prairie Building and its exhibits. The proceeds from…
The Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center promote and support the development, programming and operation of the Nature Center. In recent years, the Friends have funded the steel entrance artwork, contributed to the acquisition of the newest portion of the Martin Prairie and the construction of the Prairie Building and its exhibits. The proceeds from…