13/01/2024
The Prairie Folly myth:
By 1867, the year the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, and also the year that the town of Seward, Nebraska, was founded, the Prairie Folly, a small mythical bird of the great plains grasslands, was thought to have become extinct. The Folly was the only bird in the world with ears and had been nicknamed the Secretary Bird because it appeared to listen to other birds. It made its nest in the tangle of tall prairie grasses.
The Folly has not been seen or heard in over 150 years. Then, in 2023, the mythical Prairie Folly was rediscovered in Seward, Nebraska!
Want to be one of the lucky ones who have actually seen the mythical Prairie Folly? Join us on a Folly Hunt!
With your $5 Folly Hunting License, you will receive seven clues to discover the seven birds, hand-crafted by a Seward artisan, hidden in and around Seward, Nebraska.
While searching for the rare and elusive Prairie Folly, learn interesting facts about the town of Seward and William Henry Seward. Discover Seward County’s rivers, Bohemian Alps, wetlands, farmlands and grasslands.
What the heck, make a day of it. See if you or your family can find all seven in a single day!
Folly Hunting Season begins June 1, 2024. Hunting Licenses (shoot a photo and release only!) will be available from Seward businesses. Stay tuned for the list of locations and more details!
