A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is Nebraska Bird Month, which is celebrated throughout May. The program features Olivia DaRugna, a watchable wildlife biologist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Air Dates: April 29-May 6
Length: 3:00
Episode 217
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