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Located 4 miles east of Scottsbluff on Highway 26,
about two miles east of the new Hiway 71 interchange.
Chilibaba ponds and marsh are on the north side of the
road. These wetland areas were established just a few
years ago because of the new highway. The pond is just
west of County Road 26 and the marsh is another mile to
the east.
This area is excellent habitat for many species with
some open water, cattails and reeds in water, and a
marsh area.
Great-tailed Grackles, Yellow-headed and Red-winged
Blackbirds, Pied-billed Grebes, Mallards, Gadwall and
Blue-wing Teal nest here, and probably many more species
as well.
In the winter, when the water is open, you can find
Ring-necked Ducks, Wigeon, Mallards, Gadwall and many
other species.
This is a very easy place to view waterfowl. Just be
sure to pull well off the side of the highway. Many
shorebirds stop here during migration as well as
Cinnamon Teal. In 2005 Cattle Egrets, which are rare in
Western Nebraska were seen here as well as swans. |
