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Whimsical, charming, fascinating—and for most of the year, elusive—Southwest Nebraska’s Greater Prairie Chickens strut their stuff in a spectacular show each Spring. Join a group of early morning birders from March 12 to April 17, 2024 to observe the annual mating dance that will enchant, amaze and thrill you.

The experience will include a mandatory Orientation Workshop designed to optimize your viewing experience on the evening before the viewing, transportation, viewing experience and breakfast.

The Prairie Chicken Dance Tours were started in 2012 by Red Willow County Visitors Bureau in McCook, Nebraska. Join early morning bird watchers to see Southwest Nebraska’s Greater Prairie Chickens strut their stuff in a spectacular show each spring!

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Gathering at ancient breeding grounds each spring, the males passionately spar for dominance and mating rights. By stomping the ground, erecting pinnae feathers, flutter jumping, and sounding their trademark booming call, they connect age to age on the sweeping prairie.”

—Sarah Sortum, ecotourism manager, Calamus Outfitters

Private guides will make sure you’re in the front seat for the dancing display of this prairie icon. Bundle up, March and April in a bird blind can be chilly—but it’s worth it!

Year after year, birds gather on a lek (an area of patted-down grass) to perform mating dances. Once able to roam endless stretches of grassland, corridors between populations are dwindling, reducing populations in many areas. Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota have the largest populations of chickens.

Chicken Dance Trail

(308) 995-4601 701 4th Avenue Holdrege, NE 68949

The Chicken Dance Trail provides opportunities to see not just prairie chickens, but a multitude of other bird species in south central and southwestern Nebraska. The Chicken Dance Trail is not a physical location, but a website full of insider information about canyons, reservoirs, and creeks where you’re sure to spot the birds on your bucket list—as well as rural communities to explore along the way. The Chicken Dance Trail organizes the information into five birdwatching trails that travelers can take independently, at their own pace.

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Calamus Outfitters

(308) 346-4697 Burwell Way Burwell, NE 68823

Calamus Outfitters is a family-owned business providing outdoor recreational activities for diverse kinds of tourists: from hunters, to serious birdwatchers to families who want to float down the river or lounge at the nearby Calamus Reservoir. The operation is located in the north central Nebraska Sandhills, near Burwell, right along the Calamus Reservoir, a prominent regional tourist attraction. Calamus Outfitters is located on the Switzer Ranch , a fourth generation cattle operation. Activities include hunting, river trips, bird watching, safari jeep tours, ranch tours, specialty events, specialty meals. Home to the annual Nebraska Prairie Chicken Festival .

Sandhills Motel & Glidden Canoe Rental

1 (888) 278-6167 507 SW 1st St. Mullen, NE 69152

Nestled in the Nebraska Sandhills, the Sandhills Motel and Glidden Canoe Rental lays at the western edge of Mullen, the only town in Hooker County. Mitch Glidden was one of the first in the state to offer guided viewing opportunities of Prairie Chicken and Sharptail Grouse in Nebraska. He works with area landowners to bring visitors to viewing blinds in key locations, booking groups of up to 16 people for viewings that last from two to four hours.

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Prairie Chicken Dance Tours

(308) 345-1200 402 Norris Avenue, Room 318 McCook, NE 69001

Prairie Chicken Dance Tours is a joint effort between McCook / Red Willow County Tourism and the Southwest Nebraska Resource Conservation and Development District (SWNRCD) with the support of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Tourism Commission. Their mission is to offer the opportunity to view this natural phenomena to novice and experienced bird watchers and, in doing so, increase the appreciation for the unique creatures that we share this part of the world with.

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Prairie Wind Birding Tours

(308) 627-7692 Near Kearney, NE

Join Prairie Wind Birding Tours to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and photographers, tours offer an intimate glimpse into the world of prairie chickens near Kearney, Neb. Led by an experienced guide, guests will travel about 1 mile to the lek. Enjoy comfortable, padded seating in our viewing blinds with room for extensive camera equipment, perfect for bird enthusiasts and photographers alike. It’s the perfect compliment to those in Kearney for the annual spring Sandhill Crane migration.

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Reserve

(402) 376-3789 39983 Refuge Road Valentine, NE 69201

In 1912, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an Executive Order establishing Fort Niobrara as a “preserve and breeding ground for native birds.” Later that year, the Refuge’s purpose was expanded to include the conservation of bison and elk herds representative of those that once roamed the Great Plains. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 19,131 acres in size and features a trail system, boardwalks, observation decks, hunting and photography blinds, fishing piers and boat launches.  Bison, elk, deer and prairie dogs can be seen along the 3.5 mile wildlife drive throughout the year. The Fort Niobrara NWR’s visitor center features self-guided and ranger-led interpretive services and is visited by approximately 40 million people each year.

Big Blue Ranch

(402) 214-6583 70901 609th Avenue Burchard, NE 68323

Big Blue Ranch is a place to enjoy the Great Plain’s wildlife and scenery on an operating cattle ranch. Along with tradiational hunting and fishing, ranch activities feature horseback riding, nature photography, and bird watching. It’s an especially great place to see the greater prairie chicken and blue herons. It’s a relaxing get away close to Lincoln, Omaha, and Kansas City. The ranch has been honored with a number of conservation awards including the Rangeland Conservation Award from the Lower Big Blue NRD. The open prairie, woodlands, and lakes are home to many species including coyote, bobcat, red squirrel, fox, and leopard frogs. The ranch’s owners, Billie Kay and Scott Bodie, have continuously worked to improve the sustainability and diversity of their pastures through rotational grazing, inter-seeding with beneficial species, and controlled burning.

Double R Guest Ranch

(866) 217-2042 86091 Double R Drive Mullen, NE 69152

The drive to Double R Guest Ranch is along one of the most scenic and least populated stretches of highways in the state, Highway 97, connecting Mullen and Valentine. The property includes three big lakes and is a working cattle ranch. Owner, Pat Bridges is a knowledgable local guide. A number of buildings on the property include an old sod house, a restored one-room school house, a little store, stables, and a wooden cabin near a fishing lake. “At dusk the hills are alive with their deepest shades of green making early evening the best time to get the beautiful shadows on the hills, and to capture the clouds in all their glory. Activities include hunting, fishing, ice-fishing, hiking, bird-watching, star-gazing, horseback riding. Ask Pat to take you on an ATV ride in the hills!

Rowe Sanctuary-Audubon

(308) 468-5282 44450 Elm Island Rd Gibbon, NE 68840

Rowe Sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and other migratory birds and their habitat along the Platte River. Along with preserving habitat for wildlife, Audubon’s visitor center in south central Nebraska is a home-base for crane tourism and year-round nature-based education opportunities. Guided crane viewing is scheduled by reservation between March and early April.

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

This 850-acre tallgrass prairie nature preserve is located 20 minutes southwest of Lincoln. Visitors can enjoy miles of walking trails all year long, meandering through a landscape that includes ponds, wetlands and scenic vistas — along with a diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife. Spring Creek Prairie offers a variety of programs, from wildflower and bird walks to a firefly event to papermaking and basket weaving classes. There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

The Willa Cather Memorial Prairie is 612 acres of native mixed-grass prairie just outside of Red Cloud, Nebraska. According to the Willa Cather Foundation, which manages the prairie, it is the largest, never-been-plowed prairie in the six surrounding counties and home to 250 reliant plant species, including the rare Fremont’s evening primrose and Fendler’s aster. The Foundation offers a plant guide to the Prairie available at the Willa Cather Foundation in town. The Prairie is also recognized for it’s birding, associated with both the Nebraska Birding Trails  and The Chicken Dance Trail . Nearly two miles of mowed walking trails make it possible for the public to get up close and personal with an abundance of plants and wildlife.

The Foundation says, “We see the preservation of the Prairie as part of a holistic approach to the study of America’s art, history and culture through the works of Willa Cather, who was a great champion of prairie lands.”

Know of an ecotourist-friendly place in the Great Plains to see prairie chickens? Email us at [email protected]

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Tour Dates - March 15- April 30th (Weekends Only)

Morning tours include: guide, coffee, and a bite to eat.

  • All trips are by reservation. Please call prior to the morning of your tour to check on departure time.
  • Blinds are not heated nor do they have a restroom. So please dress accordingly. (Coveralls, hat, gloves, etc. It gets cold!)
  • It will be a short walk up a two-track through native grassland to the blind.
  • Tours will last about 2 hours depending on bird activity.
  • General tours are not private and you may be sharing with other groups. Private blind pricing is available. You must reserve and pay in advance.
  • The lek is on private property and a waiver will need to be signed. There is no public access.
  • We do our best to prevent disturbing the birds. We will ask all guests to be quiet, remain in the blind, turn off their flash on cameras, and follow all other instructions from their guide.

$60 per person

Pricing available for private reservation, call to reserve.

We are based out of Ravenna, NE. Which is situated about a half hour drive north of Kearney and about a half hour west of Grand Island making us a short trip from Rowe Sanctuary and/or the Crane Trust!

March and April are prime months to come to central Nebraska for bird watching!  Not only are the prairie chickens booming but, sandhill cranes as well as whooping cranes can be seen within a half hour drive from us making us an ideal stop as you can visit Rowe Sanctuary and the Crane Trust in the same day!! Our guide is a local wildlife biologist who can explain behaviors, preferred habitats and  is very familiar with the area and where you can find good views of all these birds.

Prairie Wind Birding Tours

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Welcome to Prairie Wind Birding Tours, the premier destination for Prairie Chicken viewing in Kearney, Nebraska. Founded by Kent and Robyn Hubbert, we are dedicated to providing a bucket list bird-watching experience. Born from a passion shared with the Rowe Sanctuary and other birding enthusiasts, our tours are a testament to our love for nature and our commitment to sharing this unique experience with others. Read more below on what to expect and why this is a must-see while in Kearney, Nebraska!

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Your Bucket List Birding Adventure in Kearney

With two blinds accommodating up to 15 guests daily, we're here to elevate your bird-watching experience. While online reservations offer convenience, we look forward to talking to you personally to address any questions or concerns you might have about accessibility. Nestled in a secluded pasture, our lek provides a safe haven for wildlife. The land, in our family for over a century, has been a dance stage for Prairie Chickens for at least 25 years. Here, you're not just a guest; you're part of a legacy of conservation and appreciation for Nebraska's natural heritage.

What to Expect on Your Tour

Start Your Day with Nature:

Tours begin 90 minutes before sunrise at our home, followed by a short, scenic drive to the blind.

Comfort and Convenience:

Our blinds offer adjustable seating and ample space for photography equipment, ensuring a comfortable and rewarding experience.

A Biodiverse Ecosystem:

In addition to Prairie Chickens, you may spot prairie dogs, hawks, bald eagles, pheasants, and deer.

Post-Tour Hospitality:

After your tour, join us back at our home for restrooms, coffee and rolls and the opportunity to share your experiences.

Why Choose Prairie Wind Birding Tours?

Large lek viewing.

Previous guests have witnessed a vibrant display of 19 to 35 birds.

Our location is just a short drive from Kearney, the Sandhill Crane Capital of the world.

Personalized Experience

Small group settings for an intimate encounter.

Photography-Friendly

We accommodate various photography equipment for the perfect shot.

Passionate Hosts

Dedicated to your comfort and an exceptional viewing experience.

Flexible Scheduling

Offering both weekday and weekend tours.

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Our Bird Tours Journey

Our journey began modestly with a single-blind and a vision to offer the best birding experience. Quickly, we became a favored choice for birders, hosting enthusiasts from three countries and at least ten states in our first year. Guests are treated to the captivating display of up to 35 Prairie Chickens during peak mating season, with some birds dancing right on our blinds.

Utilizing game cameras, we've meticulously documented the birds' seasonal activities, ensuring our tours align perfectly with their natural behavior. Our morning tours offer a consistent and spectacular display that will truly provide you with a bucket list birding experience.

Pair Our Tour with the Sandhill Cranes for a Bucket List Trip!

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Discover the fascinating dance of Prairie Chickens in the heart of Kearney, Nebraska! Join Prairie Wind Birding Tours for an unforgettable experience as you witness these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and photographers, our tours offer an intimate glimpse into the world of Prairie Chicken birding right here in Kearney.

Experience the exciting Greater Prairie Chicken dancing and booming with-in yards of your blind.  Led by our experienced guide you will travel about 1 mile to the lek. Enjoy comfortable, padded seating in our viewing blinds with room for extensive camera equipment, perfect for bird enthusiasts and photographers alike. After witnessing the spectacular bird display you will return to our home for the opportunity to use restrooms, relax and warm up with post-tour refreshments, and have time to share your experiences. Book now for a unique, intimate wildlife encounter in the heart of Nebraska’s natural beauty.

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Reservations for our captivating Prairie Chicken Tours are now open for the season beginning February 24, 2024. Secure your spot early and ensure you don’t miss out on this unique central Nebraska birding experience. Our tours fill up fast and are also the perfect compliment to those in Kearney for the annual spring Sandhill Crane migration!

Contact: Prairie Wind Birding Tours 308-627-7692 prairiewindbirdingtour.com Email: [email protected]

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Colorado Grouse

There is no better place in North America for dancing chickens than the state of Colorado, and no better time to find them than in April. We will seek out the prairie-chickens (Lesser and Greater) of the eastern plains, and the sage-grouse (Gunnison and Greater) and Sharp-tailed Grouse of intermountain parks, with an emphasis on watching the remarkable breeding displays of these five species at their leks (traditional dancing grounds). We'll also search for Dusky Grouse and White-tailed Ptarmigan; these species are challenging to find and do not gather in leks like the five aforementioned species, but we have generally good luck finding them at this season. Sprinkled in will be opportunities to see other game birds such as Wild Turkey, Scaled and Gambel's quail, and Northern Bobwhite.

Beyond the prime attraction of the lekking grouse, our adventure through Colorado provides a marvelous opportunity to study birds of the plains and mountains, from Mountain Plovers and Thick-billed and Chestnut-collared longspurs to Pinyon Jays, Lewis's Woodpeckers, and all three species of rosy-finches.

Field Guides is an equal opportunity service provider and an authorized permittee of the Pawnee National Grassland.

Select the KEY INFO tab or click here for our itinerary plus space requests, status, fees, limits, and guides for any departure.

Client comment "I always travel with Field Guides because of the excellent guides and office support. I chose this tour to see the lekking grouse. I hesitated to sign up for a tour in the US (I prefer to "guide myself" in my home country!) but I am so glad I did. I could never had found the incredible grouse on my own, or come even close to the variety of birds our guides found for us. Your office service was excellent, as always. Field Guides is always the gold standard in my book. Another perfect experience." P.P., COLORADO GROUSE 2019

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DEPARTURES • We have 2 departures currently scheduled through 2026, with details including limits, guides, fees, and space available listed below.

Apr 11-22, 2025 Guided by: Micah Riegner & Alex Sundvall Tour Manager: Caroline Lewis Tour Limit: 14 Status: One space available - Space is still available on this tour, and we are accepting provisional bookings. No deposit is required until you receive the itinerary. Click below to book space. Tour Fee: Fee TBD / 2024=$4850 REQUEST SPACE OR MORE INFO

Apr 10-21, 2026 Guide: TBA Tour Manager: TBA Tour Limit: 14 Status: Open - Space is still available on this tour, and we are accepting provisional bookings. No deposit is required until you receive the itinerary. Click below to book space. Tour Fee: Fee TBD / 2024=$4850 REQUEST SPACE OR MORE INFO

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  • 2024 (Apr departure guided by Micah Riegner & Megan Edwards Crewe)
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A male greater prairie chicken with yellow eyebrows and an inflated air sac stands in dry grass in a mating display.

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Greater Prairie Chicken

Best known for their elaborate mating rituals, the greater prairie chicken is no ordinary bird.

September 10, 2018 | Last updated September 28, 2021

Meet the Greater Prairie Chicken 

Once a common sight all over the Great Plains, the greater prairie chicken has experienced significant declines. Like its name, the greater prairie chicken is similar to a domesticated chicken in shape and size. Yet they look nothing like the common farm birds! Males have distinct, yellow eyebrows and brightly colored air sacs on their throats. Both males and females have bold brown and white striped feathers.

The "greater" in their name distinguishes them from the slightly smaller and lighter colored lesser prairie chicken.

Profile view of a greater prairie chicken displaying courting behavior: inflated air sac, lowered head, raised feathers.

Greater Prairie Chicken Facts

  • Scientific name : Tympanuchus cupido
  • Federal listing : Near Threatened
  • Population : Estimated 360,000
  • Ideal habitat : Tall and mixed grass prairies with cover for nesting
  • Range : Small populations throughout the Great Plains from Canada to the Mexican Gulf Coast, as well as into the midwest.
  • Nickname : Boomer

A Booming Courtship Display

Greater prairie chickens are best known for their elaborate mating rituals. Every spring, males gather together on traditional breeding grounds known as "leks" or "booming grounds" where each male defends a small territory. 

Two greater prairie chickens face each other on grasslands at Dunn Ranch Prairie.

First, he raises his pinnae feathers (long feathers on the neck) and tail feathers, inflates his bright orange throat sac, and lowers his wings. Then boom! The loud booming sounds made with their air sacs can be heard over a mile away.

Then, they rapidly stamp their feet and do a stylized dance by rotating in a half-circle one way, then the other way, and make runs at one another. Males often leap into the air to cackle and attack each other with their wings, feet, and beaks.

Even females get in on the action by chasing one another on the leks. Some "ancestral" leks have been used by the greater prairie chickens for more than a century. The best time to see these displays are just before and after sunrise in spring.

Females lay 7 to 17 eggs in nests hidden in tall, dense grass. They hatch after 23 to 26 days, and the female leads the hatchlings back to the leks to eat grass seeds and insects.

Two greater prairie chickens in a courtship battle in grasslands. One is in the air with his head turned towards the other, beak open. The other is on the ground.

Why the Greater Prairie Chicken is Endangered

Greater prairie chickens have fared poorly due to grassland habitat being converted to other development uses. There are three subspecies of greater prairie chicken, each with radically different fates. The heath hen became extinct in 1932, Attwater’s prairie hen survives only in small portions of southeast  Texas  and is listed as Endangered in the U.S., and the greater prairie chicken, though threatened and isolated in much of its range, remains numerous enough to be hunted in four states.

Aside from habitat loss, the greater prairie chicken is also threatened by loss of genetic variance resulting from the isolation of populations with no natural corridors between groups. Most management focuses on habitat improvement, but population reintroduction may eventually be necessary to ensure genetic diversity. The largest remaining populations are in  Kansas , Nebraska and South Dakota.

Two male greater prairie chickens face off in a courtship ritual. Both birds have raised neck and tail feathers and wings are straight back.

How We Protect the Greater Prairie Chicken

To help address habitat loss, The Nature Conservancy is restoring high-quality tallgrass prairie on the Great River Grasslands in Missouri. Here, TNC has a couple thousand acres, and we are working to aggressively restore it and convert land back to prairie using a diverse mix of locally produced seeds, as well as seeds harvested at Dunn Ranch Prairie .

TNC is also removing invasive woody vegetation and invasive species and purchasing lands bordering our high-quality prairies. The Conservancy puts conservation easements on these lands to ensure the area is only used for sustainable grazing, and the lands are put back on the open market.

Other Prairie Species

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Sage Grouse

At one time the bird picked its way through sagebrush in 13 states and three Canadian provinces and numbered as many as 16 million. Today approximately 200,000 birds remain.

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American Bison

Learn how The Nature Conservancy is protecting the once nearly extinct American bison across 12 preserves in the central United States.

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Black-footed Ferret

Previously believed to have been extinct, a small population of black-footed ferrets were found in Wyoming in 1981. TNC has been working to restore their numbers ever since.

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What to expect.

Before the grass is green, before the frost has melted out of the deep prairie sod, the greater prairie chickens are out on their lek, bustling about the cluster of territories that the male grouse vigorously defend day after day for months on end. They're performing the age-old ritual of spring. The greater prairie chickens that made it through the challenges of winter will have the opportunity to multiply and share the summer bounty with a fresh brood of newly hatched chicks.

In order to fully experience the spring on the prairie, you'll awaken early in order to hide away in a viewing blind well before the sun makes its gradual appearance. The prairie chickens have chosen this spot well in advance of your arrival, having staked out their territories in the fall and winter months.  As twilight advances, the motion of the male chickens will slowly become visible, and then as if turned on by a light switch, the booming will begin. After this, the prairie comes alive with sound, motion and excitement. In order to make your visit the best it can be...

Be sure to get reservations early, since many blinds are booked in advance, especially during the weekends of late April and early May.

If possible, visit the blind the day before, to familiarize yourself with the trail in to the blind. If you can't make it in advance, be sure to bring a flashlight so you can find the way.

Wear warm clothes! Even if the weather forecast is for warm and sunny, chances are you will be in the blind at the coldest part of the day. Paying attention to the overnight low temperature and the wind speed will tell you a lot, but be prepared in case snow starts to fall or the wind picks up.

Snacks, binoculars and a blanket are recommended.

Don't stick your hands or head outside the blind; the chickens might object.

Please let others know about the experience. Better yet, join the MPCS in our efforts to conserve the greater prairie chicken and please share your stories with us at our annual meeting!

Due to COVID-19, some locations are requiring one household per blind.

Where to Go 

Minnesota - see map below 1: The Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge will have blinds available for prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse reservation in 2023 . These blinds are located near Mentor, MN. For reservations, contact the Refuge at (218) 687-2229 visitor center ext. 31478 or email [email protected] .  

2: UPDATE: 2023 MAY BE OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS.  The Erskine DNR Wildlife Field Office handles reservations for one blind located on the Tympanuchus WMA located southeast of Crookston. For information and reservations, contact Area Wildlife staff at (218) 551-1100 or email [email protected]  

3: UPDATE: 2024  WILL BE OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS.  The Detroit Lakes Dept. of Natural Resources office handles the reservations for one blind located 3.5 miles west of Syre, MN on the south side of County highway 39. For more information and reservations, contact the DNR  at (218) 846-8470 or email [email protected] .

4: UPDATE 2024 : The Nature Conservancy will have two blinds available for reservation in 2024 . These blinds are at the Bluestem Prairie SNA, located southeast of Glyndon, MN. For information and reservations, contact Sonia at (218) 498-2679 or at [email protected] (email is preferred for 2024 ).  Interest has been extremely high only a few days remain available.

5: The Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of Detroit Lakes, MN has one blind available for reservation in 2024.   Reservations for this blind can be made by contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service office in Detroit Lakes at (218) 844-3406 or by email at [email protected] .

6: T he MN Dept Natural Resources Area Wildlife Office in Fergus Falls has  one prairie chicken blind open for reservation in 2024 .  The blind is located about five miles west of Rothsay, MN. For reservations, contact Marnie at (218) 671-7942, or by email   [email protected]  (email is preferred)

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  3. Prairie Chicken Dance Tours (McCook)

    Prairie Chicken Dance Tours. Address: 402 Norris Ave., Room 318. McCook, NE 69001. Phone: (308) 345-1203. Social: Book Now. About. Whimsical, charming, fascinating -- and for most of the year, elusive -- Southwest Nebraska's Greater Prairie Chickens strut their stuff in a spectacular show each spring.

  4. Visit to the Prairie Chicken House

    Visit to the Prairie Chicken House. - April 14, 2023. This unique house on the edge of Norman, Oklahoma is known to most as the prairie chicken house. Designed by Herb Greene in 1960, he preferred to call it simply the Prairie House . Thanks to the Prairie House Preservation Society (PHPS) it is now possible for the public to experience one of ...

  5. Nebraska Bird Tours

    Booking Open Now - Tours Starting 2/24/24! Reservations for our captivating Prairie Chicken Tours are now open for the season beginning February 24, 2024. Secure your spot early and ensure you don't miss out on this unique central Nebraska birding experience. Our tours fill up fast and are also the perfect compliment to those in Kearney for the ...

  6. Prairie Chicken Dance Tours

    Prairie Chicken Dance Tours, McCook, NE. 445 likes. Join early morning bird watchers to see Southwest Nebraska's Greater Prairie Chickens strut their stuff in a spectacular show each spring

  7. Prairie Wind Birding Tours (Kearney)

    Address: 14410 78th Road. Kearney, NE 68845. Phone: (308) 627-7692. Social: Book Now. About. We are a Prairie Chicken Lek Tour Company located just west of Kearney, NE. We can offer our guests the opportunity to see the spring Prairie Chicken mating dance and the sounds of Prairie Chickens booming to attract the females.

  8. Loup Valley Outfitters

    308-380-1384. We are based out of Ravenna, NE. Which is situated about a half hour drive north of Kearney and about a half hour west of Grand Island making us a short trip from Rowe Sanctuary and/or the Crane Trust! March and April are prime months to come to central Nebraska for bird watching! Not only are the prairie chickens booming but ...

  9. Prairie Chicken Dance Tours

    Prairie Chicken Dance Tours. 02apr(apr 2)5:00 pm 03(apr 3)10:30 am Prairie Chicken Dance Tours ... Normally elusive, Southwest Nebraska's Greater Prairie Chickens strut their stuff during mating season each spring. For more information and to book your tour, go to www.PrairieChickenDanceTours.com. Time. April 2, 2024 5:00 pm - April 3, 2024 ...

  10. Prairie Chicken Tours

    Viewing the largest known Prairie Chicken lek in Nebraska and watch as these unique birds demonstrate a variety of dances and a vast array of sounds as the males attempt to attract a mate. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Prairie Chickens. This tour includes round trip transportation to the lek. Come enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of these incredible birds as they practice ...

  11. Prairie Chicken Tours Kearney

    Welcome to Prairie Wind Birding Tours, the premier destination for Prairie Chicken viewing in Kearney, Nebraska. Founded by Kent and Robyn Hubbert, we are dedicated to providing a bucket list bird-watching experience. Born from a passion shared with the Rowe Sanctuary and other birding enthusiasts, our tours are a testament to our love for ...

  12. Bird Watching

    Primarily known for Greater Prairie-Chicken and Sharp-tailed Grouse viewing, many other bird species can be seen in the area. Greater Prairie-Chicken & Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek Tours March 15-April 30 (closed on Easter Sunday) Blinds are available to view Greater Prairie-Chickens and Sharp-tailed Grouse on their respective leks (breeding grounds).

  13. Prairie House

    The outer portion of this iconic two-story structure shows a resemblance to a prairie chicken. Take a tour on the third Saturday of each month to view 2,100-sq-ft of floor-to-ceiling windows, winding iron-rod stairs and wood-sheathed walls with surprise doors, cabinets and drawers hiding in its midst.

  14. Prairie House Preservation Society

    The Prairie House Preservation Society (PHPS) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, formed in January of 2022, to ensure the restoration preservation and development of the Prairie House (1960-61), designed and built by architect Herb Greene in Norman, Oklahoma. The PHPS makes the house accessible to the community through public tours and ...

  15. Prairie Wind Birding Tours

    Our tours fill up fast and are also the perfect compliment to those in Kearney for the annual spring Sandhill Crane migration! Contact: Prairie Wind Birding Tours. 308-627-7692. prairiewindbirdingtour.com. Email: [email protected]. Learn More. Discover the fascinating dance of Prairie Chickens in the heart of Kearney, Nebraska!

  16. Book Review: The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour by Dawn Dumont

    The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is a romp of a novel that sees a small, unlikely group of Indigenous people from Saskatchewan travel across Europe for 15 days, experiencing adventures big and small as they navigate a tour originally meant for other people. Prepare for regular, out-loud laughter in this one!

  17. Modern Market Eatery

    The blackened chicken mango bowl ($13.65) included a variety of healthy foods including rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, black beans, etc. with a generous portion of somewhat spicy blackened chicken and a tasty sauce. It was brought to my table just six minutes after I ordered at the counter, where the service was cheerful and professional.

  18. Colorado Birding Tour with FIELD GUIDES: grouse & prairie-chickens

    Click below to book space. Tour Fee: Fee TBD / 2024=$4850. Enjoy looking through the 8 most recent Field Guides triplists for this tour linked below! An 11-day tour to seek out the state's prairie-chicken and grouse species, plus White-tailed Ptarmigan and numerous other western specialties.

  19. 3 Best Rotisserie Chicken Restaurants In Edina

    1. Porter Creek Hardwood Grilll. Exceptional ( 1025) $$$$. • Rotisserie Chicken • Burnsville. Booked 16 times today. Porter Creek Hardwood Grill is praised for its quality American cuisine, evidenced by numerous positive reviews. Patrons appreciate the variety of dishes, praising the jerk wings, sausage, apricot flat bread, the new halibut ...

  20. Greater Prairie Chicken Facts

    Greater Prairie Chicken Facts. Scientific name: Tympanuchus cupido. Federal listing: Near Threatened. Population: Estimated 360,000. Ideal habitat: Tall and mixed grass prairies with cover for nesting. Range: Small populations throughout the Great Plains from Canada to the Mexican Gulf Coast, as well as into the midwest.

  21. How to View

    Where to Go. Minnesota - see map below. 1: The Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge will have blinds available for prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse reservation in 2023. These blinds are located near Mentor, MN. For reservations, contact the Refuge at (218) 687-2229 visitor center ext. 31478 or email [email protected].

  22. 3 Best Rotisserie Chicken Restaurants In Richfield

    1. FireLake Grill House Mall of America. Awesome ( 874) $$$$. • Rotisserie Chicken • Bloomington. Booked 16 times today. FireLake Grill House Mall of America, located at the iconic Mall of America, is renowned for its excellent American cuisine. Described by patrons as a "hidden gem," this restaurant offers a serene dining atmosphere away ...