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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
White-rumped Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
American Kestrel
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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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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