I have checked into Lincoln on the way to the airport in Omaha, we recorded
the prairie chickens in Burwell at a fantastic place called the Calamus
Outfitter ranch. I will post more details when I get back, these chickens
have been leking there for hundreds of years...
Martyn
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From:
On Behalf Of Ed Anson
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:49 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] unknown spring bird
On Mar 31, 2007, at 6:06 PM, Martyn Stewart wrote:
> Just got into a hotel in Lincoln Nebraska after recording the greater
> prairie chickens, Sharp tailed grouse and sandhill cranes on a mucky
> day,
> the prairie chickens were amazing, I don't think I have had a better
> recording in a lek!! The birds came right up to the table and strutted
> their
> funky stuff, when I get back I will post some sounds, Kevin got some
> great
> stuff too..
>
Martyn,
I grew up in Lincoln Nebraska, but I can't recall ever seeing a prairie
chicken. They are quite rare, as is prairie. I'm sure you didn't find
either in Lincoln (unless it was at Pioneer Park). Where did you find
them? Just wondering.
Ed
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