Rowe Sanctuary
Nebraska · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Rowe Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Nebraska, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and Red-winged Blackbird among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Eastern Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Dickcissel
Northern Bobwhite
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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