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How to celebrate Nebraska Bird Month
Nebraska is home to over 400 amazing bird species, and it's time to celebrate them. May is Nebraska Bird Month, a celebration of birds, bird-watching and bird migration held throughout the entire month.
You can help celebrate by attending one of the many bird-related events happening statewide.?From Breakfast and Birds on Mother?s Day or a birding by ear hike to Birds and Brews or Fashion a Feeder, there is probably a Nebraska Bird Month event at a location near you.
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Additional rainbow trout?to be stocked
Additional rainbow trout have been produced this spring by Nebraska fish hatcheries and will be stocked at select water bodies in the next two weeks.
These trout will be larger than 10 inches and ready to catch as soon as they are stocked.
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Norris? Hennecke wins Cornhusker Cup
Zach Hennecke lost one shoot-off Saturday in the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot, but he made the next one ? the one that really counted.
The Norris sophomore fought off Tanner Parrish of Lincoln Southeast in a shoot-off for the Cornhusker Cup, the shoot?s overall championship.
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Surveys indicate mixed bag on fish winterkill
Surveys by Nebraska Game and Parks show many Sandhills lakes fared better than expected after a harsh winter led to fish kills.?As surveys are completed, Game and Parks is developing a stocking plan to replenish the fish populations where needed.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Trail ride at Enders Reservoir
Horse owners, you're invited to Enders Reservoir for the annual trail ride on May 6. It will be about two hours of riding with the chance to view wildlife and beautiful scenery in the park.
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 Birding Basics chat at Platte River
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month by taking advantage of this learning opportunity. Come out to Platte River State Park on May 6 to learn about birding and enjoy other bird-themed activities.
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 Living history at Fort Atkinson
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Join us May 6-7 to see volunteers reenact the world of 1820s Nebraska.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Learn fishing basics with Going Fishing Guide
Pick up a new hobby this summer: fishing! If you're looking for an introduction to the basics, check out the Going Fishing Guide. This overview of all things fishing will help you get started.
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 Magnificently dark: Merritt Reservoir
For those wanting to observe the night sky, Nebraska?s remote locations are tops. One such place has earned official confirmation of its brilliance after dark: Merritt Reservoir. Learn more online.
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 Stalking Nebraska's wild asparagus
Wild asparagus has many varieties and is a popular spring wild edible in Nebraska, with a fresher, more vibrant flavor. Get some tips on how to forage for this tasty plant from Greg Wagner.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Blue jay in Chadron. Learn more about Nebraska Bird Month.?
Justin Haag/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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