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 What long distant migratory bird travels the farthest?
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March News from Wild Bird Habitat Store
For 20 years the Wild Bird Habitat Store has been committed to providing quality products, service, and information to create a rewarding and educational backyard bird feeding experience that will last a lifetime. WBH believes that when people successfully attract birds to their backyards, it will generate an awareness for birds and other wildlife that goes beyond the limits of their backyard, state lines, and national borders. WBH's primary interest is the conservation of birds and bird habitats both now and for future generations. We will strive to accomplish this by offering a variety of quality backyard wildlife products at competitive prices, guaranteed service after the sale, and encourage young and old alike to better understand and enjoy the natural community we are all a part of.
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Spring Bird Migration
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March 2013
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Enjoy Spring Bird Migration in Nebraska
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Harris Sparrow
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Watch for added birding events, activities, workshops, & classes from Lincoln's Wild Bird Habitat Stores
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The Wild Bird
Habitat Stores
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The Wild Bird
Habitat Stores
Recipients of the Better Business Bureau's
Integrity Award
2012
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Droll Yankees
Simply the best tube bird feeders on the market!
Droll Yankees has set the standard for seed tube and thistle tube bird feeders.
Others may copy but they cannot match the quality of a Droll Yankees Bird Feeder with a full lifetime warranty against any damage. Made in the USA and available at the Wild Bird Habitat Stores
Wild Bird Habitat is a 5-Feathers Platinum authorized dealer and service center for Droll Yankees bird feeders and accessories.
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Fishing and hunting permits along with waterfowl stamps provide the majority of funding for habitat suporting game species which ultimately improves habitat for non-game species. But a tax deductible donation to the
suports habitat improvement specifically for non-game wildlife species.
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March Bird of the Month 
Sandhill Cranes
The Sandhill Crane has one of the longest fossil histories of any existing bird, with the oldest dating back 2.5 million years. This is almost twice as old as the remains of most current living bird species. But even more amazing are the fossilized remains found in Nebraska of what is believed to be the early prehistoric ancestors of the Sandhill Cranes which date back over 10 million years. With the Platte River dating back a young 10,000 years, these early cranes were sharing a savannah type habitat with the North American rhinoceros, camel, and elephant that have long been extinct....read more
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Optics Now Available at
the Wild Bird Habitat Stores
Tired of buying binoculars and they are just not what you expected. Then look no more. Wild Bird Habitat now has a line of Vortex Binoculars  selling below standard retail cost. Vortex is a high quality line of binoculars and spotting scopes with an unlimited lifetime warranty. From the casual backyard birder to the birder out in the field, you'll enjoy birding more with a pair of Vortex binoculars. Available at Wild Bird Habitat South Lincoln location,
Alamo Plaza / 56th & Hwy 2
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 Spring Bird Migration in Nebraska The spring bird migration in Nebraska is world class and unmatched on the North American Continent. From more than 30 species of shorebirds, hundreds of species of songbirds, thousands of White Pelicans, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes, millions of waterfowl and Snow Geese along with Golden and Bald Eagles hawks, Osprey, Tundra Swans and so many more there is no place to go birding like Nebraska. Nebraska is also a stopover for the only remaining naturally occurring wild flock of highly endangered Whooping Cranes numbering less than 250 birds. From Crane festivals, Prairie Chicken festivals, White Pelican festivals, and so many other birding events, activities, celebrations and conferences, let the Wild Bird Habitat Stores keep you informed about how to enjoy the spring bird migration across Nebraska more. |
Where to go Birding in Nebraska
Listing more than 400 bird watching sites across the state of Nebraska.From the Missouri River Valley to the panhandle's rugged Pine Ridge, you'll find world class bird watching, scenic vistas, and a remarkable Nebraska Heritage around every corner. nebraskabirdingtrails.com
Nebraska Metro Birding Trails 
Bird watching in seven counties in Eastern Nebraska. Find birding sites right out your backdoor in Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington counties. nebraskametrobirding.com
Central Nebraska Flyway
Central Nebraska, one of the major migratory routes on the continent. From Sandhill Cranes to Prairie Chickens, shore birds to prairie dog towns, it's an incredible journey you don't want to miss. nebraskaflyway.com
Chicken Dance Trail 
Out beyond the great Midwestern cities, the land opens up and the pavement gives way to fields and streams, to prairie, hills and endless sky, right in the center of North America's central flyway, millions of birds of all shapes, sizes and species pass through this area every year.
chickendancetrail.com
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WHAT BIRD?
Now that you know where to go birding in Nebraska you need to know what bird species you are likely to see and when.There are 450 bird species listed on the Nebraska Ornithology Union's checklist covering 10 distinct Eco-systems which provides a wide diversity of bird species to view. Nebraska is one of two states with a complete online field guide. All 450 bird species are listed. The site provides a variety of search criteria for birds along with tips on identification. 161 of the listed bird species have sound bytes of their basic call. More will be added in the future. So just click on Nebraska Bird Library below and enjoy Nebraska's birds more!
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Become a Certified
Master Naturalist
Get up close and personal with Nebraska's natural resources! Participants in the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program will engage in nearly sixty hours of in-depth training, led by experts in their fields. Learn about Nebraska's ecosystems, plants and animals, conservation biology, and so much more! Learn more at Nebraska Master Naturalist or check your state for a Master Naturalist program
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Nebraska's Project Wild
Bridge to Birding
Connecting students and educators with the outdoors
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Raptor Recovery Nebraska
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has a new website.
Raptor Recovery Nebraska is a nationally recognized raptor rehabilitation and education center established in 1976. Learn more about Raptor Recovery Nebraska and how you can help support their mission. Visit them at
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  Bluebirds Across Nebraska Workshop March 10th, 1:30 pm at Desoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge.on the Missouri River just north of Omaha across the river from Blair, Nebraska. Fro more information contact Bluebirds Across Nebraska or click on |
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