Guest Author, Author at Nebraskaland Magazine

Three bald eagles stand on ice at the edge of open water

February Wildlife Viewing – Bald Eagles

February 2, 2023

In Nebraska, bald eagles can be observed year round, but arguably, winter offers the best opportunities for viewing these large birds of prey.

an aerial view of blue wetlands in between farm fields

Conservation

Nebraska’s Amazing Wetlands

January 30, 2023

New resources on Nebraska’s wetlands highlight their wonder, but also grow our knowledge and ability to conserve them.

a northern saw-whet owl pokes its head out of a nest box and looks down at the camera

Conservation, Nebraska Nature

At-risk Species Spotlight: Northern Saw-whet Owl

January 25, 2023

January’s At-risk Species Spotlight features the northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus), one of the smallest owls in North America.

a lithograph drawing touting Kearney as a vibrant city

History & Culture

Why Kearney Will Become a Second Minneapolis

January 23, 2023

Kearney was booming in 1889 when city boosters commissioned a promotional book The City of Kearney, Nebraska.

Hands in blue surgical gloves hold a small black bat

Conservation

Listening for Bats

January 17, 2023

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist is working with federal and state agencies to use acoustic detectors to survey bat species and populations in Nebraska.

a short-eared owl stares into the distance

Nebraska Nature, Wildlife

January Wildlife Viewing – Go Owling

January 3, 2023

Don’t let cold temperatures keep you cooped up inside this winter. January is a great time to look and listen for owls, an activity known as “owling.”