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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Nebraska
Prairies, rivers, sandhills, and migratory birds
Nebraska's nature story is rooted in prairies, river corridors, wetlands, and the Sandhills, with family wildlife discovery strongly tied to bird migration and open landscapes.
Sightings
569
Places
95
Species
317
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Nebraska
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Nebraska.
May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Nebraska.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Nebraska's guide into an actual day out.
Aquarium30 sightings22 species
Nebraska, US
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Tiger.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Nebraska, US
Box Butte County Courthouse
You might spot Rock Pigeon, Alfalfa, and House Sparrow.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Nebraska, US
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Huron Skipper, and Monarch.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Nebraska, US
Cherry County Courthouse
You might spot Canada Goose, Blue Dasher, and Eastern Pondhawk.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Nebraska, US
Dawson County Courthouse
You might spot Two-Spined Spur-Throat Grasshopper.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Nebraska, US
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
You might spot Monarch, American Robin, and Black Swallowtail.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Nebraska
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Nebraska.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Nebraska
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Nebraska.
Birds
Birding in Nebraska
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Nebraska.
161 Sightings83 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Nebraska
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Nebraska.
120 Sightings80 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Nebraska
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Nebraska feel richer.
182 Sightings103 Species
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