Purple finch delights quiet Platte river birders
A Nebraska birding journal chronicles a weekend spree along the Platte river and Prairie Island road. Observers note sandhill cranes near Highway 14 and Highway 66, a rich list of species, and the prized purple finch spotted Sunday, amid resident jays and finches. Local visits include Lincoln and Omaha residents visiting Polk County hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley
Highway 14
Highway 66
Platte River
Oregon
Prairie Island
Harrington
Local Families Host Guests Across Town
Mrs Dick Alderson and children of Grand Island plus Mr and Mrs Milton Dennis of Hudson Wisconsin were guests of Mrs Bethel King on Thursday. Milan Jones and Cindy Bergman of the University hosted Lincoln guests. Eugene Jones and Craig joined Columbus visitors for Sunday dinner and supper with Mrs Hilmer Jones. Milan Blase and family welcomed two foster children Randy and Timmy. The Bowling family from Ta con visited Mrs Margaret Jones for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Alderson
Grand Island
Leslie Adelson
Milton, Dennis
Hudson, Wis
Bethel King
Milan Jones
Holdrege
Gary. Jones
Cindy" Bergman
University
Lincoln
Eugene Jones
Craig
Columbus
Hilmer Jones
Milan Blase
Randy
Timmy
Tacon
Margaret
Jones
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Barbara Gnauden
South America
Labrador
Lee Morris
Donald Hanquist
Laura
Clarence Bolton
Laura Bolton
Bolton
C.marvin Fredrickson
Arlette Johnson
Waldean Johnson
Omaha
Wilda Holmes
Robert
St. Paul
Catherine Pierce
Olympia
Wash
Polk
Holmes
K-N
Norge
Westinghouse
Roper
Relea
Kansas
Nebraska