Spend time outdoors and learn more about your local birds with Rowe Sanctuary staff and volunteers on a guided birding walk on May 24th. This event is a free, fun, and easy way for people of all ages and abilities to learn tricks and tips to identify local birds and participate in the Nebraska Birding Bowl. The Nebraska Birding Bowl is a free, statewide birding competition during May, which is Nebraska Bird Month. It’s open to anyone and people who register to participate have the chance of winning some amazing prizes like binoculars, bird feeders, and even cash prizes! Sightings are recorded on eBird.   

Breakfast with the Birds will be held on Saturday, May 24th from 8:30 am-10:00 am Central Time at Rowe Sanctuary, south of Gibbon. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided for participants at Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary at 8:30am. Participants should plan on leaving for the bird walk by 9:00 am. This guided walk will be hosted on Rowe Sanctuary’s hiking trails. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. It is recommended that participants wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Participants should dress for the weather and bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated. This bird walk is designed for people of all ages and birding skill sets can take part. This outing is a great way to learn about birding, meet fellow bird and nature enthusiasts, celebrate birds, and compete in the statewide Birding Bowl competition. 

Registration is suggested but not required for this event. For questions about the Rowe Sanctuary Bird Outing and to register for the free event. To learn more about the Nebraska Birding Bowl, please visit https://birdtrail.outdoornebraska.gov/resources/birding-bowl/.  We aim to provide those of all abilities with the opportunity to attend. If you need special accommodations, please contact Anne Troyer by either email (anne.troyer@audubon.org) or by phone 308-468-5282.