Greater Prairie Chickens make their home in Southwest Nebraska year around but there are many other species of birds that are seasonal visitors due to our location within North America’s Central Flyway.

Download the Southwest Nebraska Birding Checklist to add to your life list:

Republican Valley Birding Checklist (pdf)

Other Spring birding opportunities available in the area:

2023 Red Willow County Birding Challenge

White Pelican Watch, Harlan County, Nebraska:  harlantourism.org/activities_trails/birding.php

Sandhill Crane Tours, Kearney, Nebraska:  visitkearney.org/sandhill-cranes/