Kiowa State Wildlife Management Area

Site Description:

This is a state wildlife management area south of Morrill in Nebraska’s panhandle. The 480-acre site has a lake with surrounding grassland habitat.

Ornithological Summary:

High numbers of migrating shorebirds and wading species can be found, such as Wilson’s phalarope; stilt, white-rumped, and Baird’s sandpipers; great egret; and white-faced ibis. Waterfowl (mallard, pintails, both teal species, northern shovelers, gadwalls, wigeons, etc.) are common year-round. Burrowing owls nest in the uplands surrounding the lake, and northern harriers are resident birds.

Links:

http://www.nebraskabirdingtrails.com/site.asp?site=445

Location Map

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