A limpkin, a bird never before seen in Nebraska, was spotted at a wetlands mitigation pond near Gretna. The tropical shorebird’s typical range is in south Florida and central America.
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The zoo's aviary reopened to guests after being closed for more than three months due to concerns surrounding the highly infectious bird flu.
A Grand Island resident reported that he has sighted as many as 60 peacocks in his neighborhood.
The male eagle likely died of electrocution, and the chick in the nest may have succumbed to malnutrition.
Biologists are trying to determine why the state's wild turkey population has dropped 45% since the late 2000s.
PLATTSMOUTH – Owls, hawks and other raptors will be visitors to Plattsmouth Public Library on Friday for a special community presentation.
All five Marines on board an Osprey were killed when the aircraft crashed in the California desert near the Arizona border, the Marine Corps said Thursday, a day after the accident.
More than 3,000 people were injured, 720 homes were destroyed, and 1,400 dwellings and 200 commercial structures were damaged. By 5 a.m. June 10, Rapid Creek was within its banks once again.
Nothing about the new Penguin Classics Marvel Collection ($50 each) says “beach read.” Weighty and elegant, they’re stuffed with dozens of vintage issues of Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man; archival letters; and appreciations. Ideal for a rainy day.
Several new “prairie ambassadors” are frolicking at the Crane Trust. Small and adorable baby bison will keep arriving through May at the habitat conservation area in central Nebraska.
It wasn’t the first solo hunting trip for the 17-year-old Nebraska teen, but it was the first time she was successful by herself.
“There are people who are just flat pissed off. Why would somebody do something this stupid?” said Layne Hans, who would drive from Seward just to watch the birds.
As avian influenza strikes across the state, Nebraska Game and Parks officials are keeping a close watch on the state's raptors, especially eagles.
“Most of the time, mom and dad, they are around. If you love wildlife, leave it alone. That’s the best thing you can do with it," said Lindsay Rogers with the Nebraska Game and Parks.
The female eagle was alive when it was found -- near a nest with its mate and chick -- but later died from its injuries
A peregrine falcon that died in a nest box on the WoodmenLife Tower in downtown Omaha tested positive for avian influenza.
The Biden administration made secret plans to weaken protection for whooping cranes, and documents obtained through an open records request show officials "seem to have been deliberately misleading the public," environmentalists say.
Nebraska has many opportunities thanks to its diverse habitats -- everything from prairie to ponderosa pine, wetlands and more than 23,000 miles of rivers and streams.
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The small backyard flock has already been destroyed and a quarantine zone set up.
After winning the secretary of the Army's award, the Nebraska Army National Guard will now compete with the other military branches for the Department of Defense award.
Before gathering a flock of feathered friends, it’s important to remember that birds can be picky about with whom they choose to socialize; a wrong pairing can result in more than a loss of a few feathers.
Animal lovers will soon be able to visit one of the area’s popular attractions.
The case is the first in domesticated birds in the state. The flock will be euthanized and the property is being quarantined.
Duane Arp, assistant administrator with Nebraska Game and Parks’ law enforcement division, said only half of the 300 geese were cleaned and breasted.
Around 27,500 cranes were counted on the Crane Trust's first aerial survey on Feb. 14. The report also listed 23,200 dark geese, 73 trumpeter swans and seven bald eagles.