Photos and story by Chris Helzer Have you ever wanted to take better photos of insects? Of course you have; insect photography tops every self-respecting outdoor enthusiast’s list of aspirations. It’s hard to hold your head high among your peers when they’re showing off spectacular photos of leafhoppers and damselflies and all you have is a blurry shot of something that might have been a bee. Worry no more, my friend. Here are 10 tips that will make you a better …
Read More »Nebraska’s Praying Mantises
Because of their size and distinctive look, praying mantises are among Nebraska’s most recognizable insects.
Read More »A Walk in the Woods – The Prairie Ecologist
It has been a slow start to spring, and not much is blooming yet in eastern Nebraska woodlands, but that doesn’t mean nothing interesting is going on… read more here: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/04/15/a-weekend-walk-in-the-woods/
Read More »Prairies Forever? Collaborative Conservation for Pheasants, Pollinators, and People
What do pheasants and bees have in common? More than you might think. Click below to learn how and why Pheasants Forever is focusing on prairie conservation, including the promotion of pollinator habitat. http://prairieecologist.com/2013/03/19/prairies-forever-collaborative-conservation-for-pheasants-pollinators-and-people/
Read More »Burning During Drought – The Prairie Ecologist
Drought years bring difficult decisions for land managers. Whether or not (or how) to use prescribed fire is one of them. Read more here: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/03/12/should-we-be-conducting-prescribed-fires-during-drought/
Read More »Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist
What do YOU think happened here? See my guess here: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/02/28/photo-of-the-week-february-28-2013/
Read More »Confessions of a Data-Starved Scientist/Photographer – The Prairie Ecologist
Here’s what happens when a scientist runs out of real data to analyze toward the end of a long winter. If he’s a photographer, he analyzes the number of photos he’s taken per year and calculates meaningless ratios and other comparisons… Read more here: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/02/27/confessions-of-a-data-starved-scientistphotographer/
Read More »Thank Goodness for Boxelder Bugs
Find out why boxelder bugs might not be the pests many people think – and why they are great to have around for frustrated insect photographers. Click below: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/02/18/thank-goodness-for-boxelder-bugs/
Read More »Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist
A cluster of leaves fell off a tree and made a nice photo op. See more: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/01/31/photo-of-the-week-january-31-2013/
Read More »The Value of Obscure Species – The Prairie Ecologist
Can you identify this native legume? Click here to find out what it is and why it might or might not be important to ensure that species like this are preserved. http://prairieecologist.com/2013/01/29/the-significance-of-obscure-species/
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