As about 400 species make their way northward through Nebraska and the Central Flyway during Migratory Bird Month, here’s a story about three birds that moved into the region in a somewhat different manner.
Author: Justin Haag
The Fast and the Furry – Swift Fox
The swift fox is the smallest wild canine species in North America. It’s one of the most charming mammals residing in western Nebraska.
Northern Pike – A Ferocious Fish
With its big alligator-like mouth, torpedo-shaped body and a striking olive-green-and-white-scale pattern, the northern pike has a way of standing out on Nebraska’s fishing scene.
Fishy Fish
Why is it that a fish caught in January is often favored table fare over one harvested in August?
The Longhorns at Fort Robinson
Texas longhorns look at home grazing among the scenic Pine Ridge at Fort Robinson State Park.
Bullfrog Brumation
As cooler weather arrives, bullfrogs retreat to the bottom of the pond and stay there, perhaps oblivious to the cold and snow above.