Birding Nebraska’s Central Platte Valley and Rainwater Basin

Download or read book Birding Nebraska’s Central Platte Valley and Rainwater Basin written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central Nebraska's Platte River and Rainwater Basin are primary stops in the migration patterns of numerous North American waterfowl, including sandhill and whooping cranes, sandpipers, geese, ducks, gulls, and shorebirds of many types. Upland species also abound there as well. The region's most eminent ornithologist provides birding and travel information for casual tourists and hard-core enthusiasts: locations, seasons, events, routes, accommodations, contacts, etc. A complete species list is also included. This birders' guide is as essential as your boots and binoculars.