Nebraska Game and Parks conservation officer Dina Barta tells the story of how she helped rescue, rehabilitate and release a baby eagle.
Wildlife
The Soul of the Prairie
There’s nothing quite like coming over a rise and spotting a group of massive furry beasts grazing and grunting their way across the landscape.
Advancing Groundhogs
Woodchucks literally have been on the move in Nebraska, advancing westward across the state towards Colorado.
The Unseen
I placed a camera trap along a game trail at Indian Cave State Park in 2017 hoping to capture a photograph of a mountain lion that had been spotted in the area. The camera captured her six times over three years, as well as 21 other wildlife species.
The Clearwater Elk – A Follow-up
The story of a beloved elk that lived south of Clearwater, Nebraska, between 2006 and 2019. He died last April and residents miss him.
Turtles: Slowing Down for Winter
True to their stereotype, many turtle species survive winter’s cold weather by slowing down in a big way.