Jun 2, 2026
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic Districti
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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
599
Places
95
Species
334
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Nebraska
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Nebraska.
May 24, 2026
Cherry County Courthousei
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May 24, 2026
Cherry County Courthousei
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May 14, 2026
Toadstool Geologic Parki
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May 14, 2026
Toadstool Geologic Parki
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May 14, 2026
Toadstool Geologic Parki
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(c) hr_dragonfly, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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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.
Park40 sightings50 species
Nebraska, US
Morrill County Courthouse
You might spot Showy Milkweed and Straight-Lined Wave.
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Park36 sightings50 species
Nebraska, US
Toadstool Geologic Park
You might spot Lark Sparrow, Rock Wren, and Scarlet Globemallow.
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Aquarium30 sightings14 species
Nebraska, US
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
You might spot Great White Shark, Penguin, and Sea Lion.
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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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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.
164 Sightings84 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Nebraska
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Nebraska.
128 Sightings87 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.
194 Sightings110 Species
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