Rowe Sanctuary

“When you hold a bird you rescued, you can feel how weak it is. When you release one that’s been rehabilitated, you feel its strength.” UPDATE: It's suspected he's still in the area socializing w the roughly 40 other eagles spotted near the sanctuary. bit.ly/3GNj2ml

Thank you to the Raptor Conservation Alliance and staff at Rowe for helping this young Bald Eagle take flight again! View the release at the sanctuary captured by @NTVNEWS: nebraska.tv/news/local/bal… #wildliferehab #raptor

Owl bet you need more birds in your life! It’s not too late to pick up a 2022 Audubon® calendar, so you can start seeing beautiful birds every day for the rest of your year. bit.ly/3Ke1Fgy

Witness thousands of Sandhill Cranes converge on the Platte River from the comfort of our beautiful discovery stations! Reserve your Guided Crane Viewing Experience today at fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ro…

"House Finches can be very aggressive, especially at feeders... they’re one of the only birds known to fight off non-native House Sparrows. Where House Finch populations go up, House Sparrow numbers drop." Learn more about this common backyard bird: bit.ly/3K4DYY2

The state office and our centers will be closed on Monday, January 17 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The trails at both centers will remain open from dawn to dusk.

If you’re wild about birds and your camera, combine your passions by entering the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards! Entries can be submitted now through March 9. Good luck! buff.ly/2Ffszqu

Celebrate #NationalBirdDay by reserving your spot to witness the Sandhill Crane migration at Rowe! There are several experiences available but they are going fast - claim your spot here: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ro… Photo: Lauri Griffin/Great Backyard Bird Count

Reservations for crane season open TOMORROW! Learn about all the experiences we have available and get ready to claim your spot at 9 a.m. CT: rowe.audubon.org/crane-season

#wetlandwednesday 📸 by Ethan Freese #nebraskawetlands #plattebasintimelapse

From all of us at Rowe Sanctuary, we want to wish you a very happy holidays and a joyful new year!

Since yesterday was the official first day of winter, and we are right in the midst of the holiday season, we thought we'd share this fun DIY project perfect for the whole family! Learn how to create these festive treats for your feathered friends ⬇ audubon.org/magazine/winte…

Imagine being able to fall asleep and wake up to the sounds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes on the Platte River. Now, get ready to make it a reality! At 9 a.m. CT on Jan. 5, you can purchase our Overnight Photography Experience - Learn more: bit.ly/32hUIdj

Join us in welcoming our new avian ecologist: Stephen Brenner! He'll be working primarily out of Western NE focusing on threatened species like the Thick-billed Lonspur & others. P.S. You can stay updated on his projects by signing up for our eNews! bit.ly/3ES9fL6

$175,000 to help Audubon enhance butterfly habitat in eastern Nebraska omaha.com/news/local/175… via @owhnews

The 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count kicks off December 14. Find a count near you, get info about safety guidelines, and sign up today! #AudubonCBC audubon.org/join-christmas…

It's #GivingTuesday! We hope you will consider making a donation to Rowe, however much you can, to support our conservation work for endangered species like the Whooping Crane & Piping Plover: bit.ly/3FY29EH Supporters like you make this important work possible-thank u!

This month was the highest recorded number of Whooping Crane sightings on the Central Platte. For #GWYL, consider donating to Rowe Sanctuary to support our conservation work for endangered Whooping Cranes & other migratory birds. bit.ly/3Fcgcq4 #KearneyGives

We would like to #givethanks to our supporters who make our work for Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife possible. We hope you have a safe, wonderful holiday break!

The state office, @rowesanctuary and @SprCreekPrairie will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the holiday. The trails at both centers will remain open from dawn to dusk.