The Sharptail Grouse and Prairie Chicken Mating Ritual Nebraska’s Birding Event of the Year
Nebraska’s Sandhills are one of the strongholds left for the prairie grouse in North America. The Sharptail Grouse and Prairie Chickens, inhabit the majestic, ancient dunes of Nebraska. Every spring, visitors and birding enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as they witness the mating ritual of these beautiful birds. Sharptail grouse, which have pointed tails, feathered feet, and brown v-shaped markings on their overall whiter feathers, are more widespread than their prairie chicken cousins. Sharptails range from western Nebraska, throughout the Dakotas, Montana, and prairie Canada, all the...
Read MoreSandhills Journey Scenic Byway Gets a Boost from the 9th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race
The Nebraska Sandhills roll gently across the Ogallala Aquifer. They provide us with an ever-changing backdrop for scores of wildlife and millions of birds that traverse the North American Central Flyway every year, including the Sandhills Crane, Sharptail Grouse, and Prairie Chicken. Springtime is approaching and it is nearly time for the annual spring migration of the Sandhill Crane. A natural wonder in and of itself, it’s something that everyone should see in their lifetime. You’ll can experience all of these things on the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway, the most popular route...
Read MoreStart Your Sandhills Bird Watching Adventure: Birding for Beginners
There’s something special about birding. Maybe it’s the science of it. Maybe it’s the poetry you can experience while viewing your first rare bird. Maybe it’s just the quiet reflection you have during your quest. Essentially, birding is a lifelong scavenger hunt, and you can play the game across the entire globe. Sandhills bird watching offers some great viewing opportunities for the Sandhills Crane migration and the Sharptailed Grouse and Prairie Chicken mating ritual just to name a few. Birding can be a wonderful—and sometimes life-changing—experience. You don’t have to wait...
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