The Nebraska Ornithologists' Union was founded in 1899, making it one of the oldest
organizations in Nebraska devoted to the natural sciences. Even though our name
may sound a bit old-fashioned, the NOU is anything but an organization of stuffy
old birdwatchers. From the beginning, its membership has included people of all
ages with diverse backgrounds and experience in ornithology - from beginning birders
to those with years of experience, from serious amateurs to professional ornithologists
of international distinction. Then, as now, they share a common passion for the
study of birds. Everyone who is interested in birds is welcome in NOU.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE N.O.U. CAN BE FOUND HERE.
CURRENT BYLAWS CAN BE FOUND IN THE JANUARY 2005 NEWSLETTER.
Horned Lark - Eremophila alpestris Lark Sparrow - Chondestes grammacus
Why Join NOU?
Nebraska is the crossroads of North America, where birds of eastern, western, northern
and southern distributions converge, and it is located along a major migration flyway.
Within the state's boundaries are birds of eastern deciduous forest, Rocky Mountain
pine forest, and of several distinctively different types of grasslands. Consequently,
the birdlife of Nebraska is diverse. Over 400
species of birds have been reported in the state.
Nebraska is large and sparsely populated. NOU brings together those who share a fascination
with birds. As a member of NOU, you will become part of a statewide network of
people like you. You will learn from others, and share information about when and where to
find birds, how to identify difficult species, and more about bird habits and behavior.
A founding principle of NOU was that anyone sincerely interested in birds can
contribute to their study and preservation. No group in the state is better
prepared to help the beginner gain knowledge about Nebraska's birdlife than are NOU members.
Publications
Members receive The Nebraska Bird Review, the quarterly journal of the
Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. Each year, this publication includes a wealth
of information about Nebraska birdlife - reports of bird studies, Christmas bird
counts, seasonal occurrence reports, breeding bird records, notes of
interest to birders, book reviews and NOU business. Topics covered as "Notes" include
new state records, bird surveys from particular locations or regions, unusual
sightings, species status reports and information on bird behavior and ecology.
In addition to The Nebraska Bird Review, NOU members also receive the
Newsletter at least four times a year - a more informal publication providing
information of immediate interest to members, including details of upcoming
programs and events, bird sightings, NOU business, news about members and
other bird notes of interest. Both publications are packed with tidbits of
bird and birding information.
Meetings, Field Trips and Privileges
Twice each year NOU holds a three-day meeting for members, usually at select
birding spots around the state. The spring meeting, held in May, includes a
business meeting, paper sessions, demonstrations, slide presentations, field
trips and a banquet with speaker. The 'fall field days' is a more informal
gathering for birding and bird talk at which birders can hone their indentification
skills in areas of Nebraska they might not normally visit.
With a membership in NOU, birders will improve their access to resource
material and birding aids, including the organization's extensive publication
library. Field check lists and other publications are available to NOU members.
As a member, you will discover new sources of information about current bird
sightings (such as the Nebraska Bird Line and Rare Bird Alert). All NOU
members are encouraged to report unusual bird observations for consideration
in the permanent records.
Membership Rates
- One Active Member
- $ 15.00
- One Sustaining Member
- $ 25.00
- Student Member
- $ 10.00
- Family Active
- $ 20.00
- Family Sustaining
- $ 30.00
- Life Member
- $ 250.00
Current Officers
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and remove the blank spaces.
- President and Newsletter Editor:
- Lanny Randolph
50370 24th Road
Gibbon, NE 68840
virginiarail (at) nctc. n e t
(308) 468-5057
- Vice-President:
- Urban Lehner
15526 Pierce Circle
Omaha, NE 68144
urban.lehner(at)dtn. c o m
(402) 330-3888
- Secretary:
- Kevin Poague
379 So. 46th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
kpoague(at)neb.rr. c o m
(402) 477-7390
- Treasurer:
- Betty Grenon
1409 Childs Road East
Bellevue, NE 68005
grenon925(at)aol. c o m
(402) 731-2383
- Directors:
- Loren Padelford (2008)
1405 Little John Road
Bellevue, NE 68005
lpdlfrd(at)cox. n e t
(402) 292-5556
- Steve Lamphere (2006)
3101 Washington St., Apt. 98
Bellevue, NE 68005
kingfisher65(at)aol. c o m
(402) 291-9149
- Jan Uttecht (2007)
Box 823
Stanton, NE 68779
jautek(at)stanton. n e t
(402) 439-2114
- Past President:
- Daved Heidt
1703 Hilltop
Norfolk, NE 68701
daveh (at) northeastcollege. c o m
(402) 371-3412
- Editor of The Nebraska Bird Review:
- Janis Paseka
1585 Co. Rd. 14 Blvd.
Ames, NE 68621
paseka76(at)gmail. c o m
(402) 727-9229
- Librarian:
- Mary Lou Pritchard
6325 'O' St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 472-3334 State Museum
(402) 486-2428 home
- Seasonal bird report compiler:
- Ross Silcock
P.O. Box 57
Tabor, IA 51653
silcock(at)rosssilcock. c o m
(712) 629-5865
- Breeding Bird Atlas and Nest Records Committee:
- Wayne Mollhoff
1817 Boyd Street
Ashland, NE 68003
wmollhoff(at)netscape. n e t
(402) 944-2243
- Records Committee Chairman:
- Mark A. Brogie
508 Seely, Box 316
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5675
mbrogie(at)esu1. o r g
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