While we are best known for Sandhill Cranes, Rowe Sanctuary supports hundreds of other bird species year-round. Several species that occur at Rowe Sanctuary require prioritization in conservation efforts because they have small population sizes, important or sizeable populations within the Central Platte River Valley, small or diminishing ranges, or they are experiencing threats and/or declining population trends at the global, regional, or local level. Therefore, a priority species is of particular management concern, since the species’ long-term survival may be threatened. Rowe Sanctuary's priority bird species list guides conservation planning efforts and helps to inform best habitat management practices at Rowe.
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Priority Bird Species
How you can help, right now
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are critical to the operations at the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary. Take a look at our volunteer opportunities and consider joining this incredible team.
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Your generous support helps to ensure that Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife that depend on the Platte River will have this wonderful resource for years to come.
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Our gift shop has a wide variety of items and your purchase supports our conservation efforts along the Platte River in south-central Nebraska.