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Upcoming Field Trips
Birds on the Go at DeSoto
Sunday, February 28
Depart Lincoln 9:45 a.m.
Meet at DeSoto NWFR at 11:30 a.m.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge lies on the wide plain formed
by prehistoric flooding and shifting of the Missouri River.
Each spring and fall since the end of the last Ice Age, migrating
waterfowl have traveled this traditional flyway. We hope
to see some of the first brave migrants of the year on our
next field trip which is open to the public.
Photo - Cindy Myer USFWS
We’ll also look for wintering species like common
mergansers, common goldeneyes, and bald eagles along the
open water of the river. The visitor center offers historic
exhibits, wildlife movies, and a great place to warm up.
You’ll want to bundle up if you’re interested
in joining Wachiskans for a short winter hike on the premises.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages over 500 refuges
for wildlife. DeSoto is the closest to our area. It is located
20 minutes north of Omaha on Highway 30, several miles east
of Blair. There is a $3/vehicle entry fee.
We’ll meet at the DeSoto Visitor
Center at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 28. Anyone preferring
to carpool or caravan should meet at 9:45 a.m. in the east
parking lot of Oak Lake at Charleston Street and Sun Valley
Boulevard in Lincoln. If you have questions call John Carlini
at 475-7275.
For more information see the DeSoto National
Wildlife Refuge web site at:
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/index.htm
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