Wildlife Calendar

Abundant wildlife makes for great viewing all year long.

The Platte River valley is home to scores of species that can be enjoyed throughout the year.  Here is just a sampling of what you might see.  Months listed are peak times when the wildlife is most active or abundant in this area.

January Waterfowl, eagles
February Waterfowl, eagles
March Sandhill cranes, waterfowl, prairie chickens, Harris’ sparrows
April Prairie chickens, shorebirds, turkeys, whooping cranes
May Songbirds, shorebirds
June Grassland nesting songbirds
July Bats
August Shorebirds
September Songbirds, hawks
October Hawks, sandhill cranes
November Waterfowl, eagles
December Owls