Attractions:
Eagle Viewing
As the bald eagle has recovered from the brink of
extinction, it has started using new areas, including
central Nebraska. More than 1,000 bald eagles and some
golden eagles can be found at Lake McConaughy.
These wintering eagles feed primarily on fish and sick or
injured waterfowl. Eagles are often seen chasing large
flocks of ducks or geese off the water, which enables them
to pick out crippled or unhealthy birds more easily. An
excellent viewing location, maintained by Central, is at
Kingsley Dam north of Ogallala. After crossing the dam, turn
right into the Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area and
follow the road back to the dam outlet. Central maintains a
heated viewing lodge with spotting scopes and information
about eagles and other birds seen from the location. There
is no charge.