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Nebraska Birding Bowl is back this May

Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds, enjoy the outdoors and contribute data toward bird conservation. This fun, free statewide competition is returning this May for Nebraska Bird Month.

The Birding Bowl is a great opportunity to try out this fun hobby, improve skills, and share your love of birding with others. Birding opportunities exist across the state.

Participants of all experience levels are invited. Birders can compete as individuals or teams, registering online in April or May. They may participate in one of the following categories:

  • Fledgling Flock — for youth groups and families to introduce birding to youth.
  • Backyard Birder — for households that enjoy watching birds from their home.
  • Dabbling Birder — for beginner-to-casual birders.
  • Competitive Birder — for those who like to observe the most bird species.

Birders will use eBird, a community science platform, to track observations while contributing data for bird conservation.

Teams have a chance to win prizes, such as Vortex binoculars and a $1,000 cash prize.

The Nebraska Birding Bowl is a joint project of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Audubon Great Plains and the Wild Bird Habitat Store.

Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov and search “Birding Bowl” to register and learn more.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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