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Shortgrass Prairie

Tri-State corner-highest point in Nebraska
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

In this area there are lark buntings, horned larks and McCown’s longspurs, plus occasional mountain plovers. Be aware that this is private land. Panorama Point is on the High Point Bison Ranch and is owned by Glen and Jill Klawonn who can be reached at (970) 895-3303. The Klawonn’s are

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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
September 9, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Sioux County about 20 miles south of Harrison, off Highway 29. Habitat includes nearly 2,000 acres of Shortgrass Prairie. No published bird checklist is yet available, but 156 species have been reported for the site, including Ferruginous Hawk, Mountain Plover, Burrowing Owl,

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  • Ecological Region:<a href="/shortgrass-prairie/">Shortgrass Prairie</a>
  • Trails:<a href="/niobrara-valley-trail/">Niobrara Trail</a>
  • Related Websites:<a href="http://www.nps.gov/agfo/index.htm">Agate Fossil Beds National Monument</a>
  • Nearby Communities:Harrison<br> Mitchell<br> Scottsbluff
  • Contact Information:301 River Road<br> Harrison, NE 69346<br> 308-668-2211

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