Thomas Ashford Scout Reservation-IBA Site Profile

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Thomas Ashford Scout Reservation

Site Description:

The Thomas Ashford Scout Reservation is located seven miles from Homer in northeast Nebraska. The 800-acre private site is used by the Boy Scouts of America as a full-time Scout summer camp and is now open for year-round camping. It supports the northern-most extent of white oak in the state and its well-watered ravines consist of basswood, oak, hackberry, and cottonwood trees.

Ornithological Summary:

Surveyed annually since the 1970’s, the site contains a remarkable selection of uncommon to rare woodland species: red-headed woodpecker, whip-poor-will, black- and yellow-billed cuckoo, acadian flycatcher, wood thrush, and cerulean warbler are all confirmed breeders.

For more information, call or write Kevin Poague, Important Bird Areas Coordinator, Audubon Nebraska, P.O Box 117, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE 68339 402-797-2301, Fax: 402-797-2304; Email.