Peregrine falcons use speed to feed
The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: environment
What It Takes
Foresters help ensure reliable power
These OPPD specialists work with external tree trimming crews to prevent and minimize outages and help keep trees healthy.
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General
Meet Yin and Yang!
The votes are in, and the names for this year's chicks were the overwhelming favorites. You can see the chicks' contrasting personalities in their banding video.
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General
Protecting the pollinators
Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects are vital to our ecosystem. June is National Pollinator Month, the perfect time to learn about changes you can make to help attract and support pollinators in your own backyard.
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Chicks get bands – and names are next
Volunteers recently banded this year's peregrine falcon chicks at North Omaha Station. Next, you can help us name the sisters.
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The raptors of OPPD are staying busy
The original falcons are expecting, and one of their offspring is down at Nebraska City Station. An intruder is challenging the Fort Calhoun Station ospreys, and the North Omaha Station ospreys are back.
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