Experiencing Nebraska’s sandhill crane migration has been on the “bucket list” of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Judy Willour of Omaha, for decades.
Wildlife
Forensic Entomology
The life stages of insects, such as blow flies or carrion beetles, found on a corpse can give clues about how long the person has been dead and help build a timeline of the crime.
Addicted to Eagle Photography
Teri Elmshauser can’t wait for Lake McConaughy to freeze over. It means she can feed her “addiction” — photographing bald eagles.
The 12 Days of Wildlife
Winter in Nebraska might seem quiet, even still, but beneath the frost and snow, wildlife is busy being clever and surviving.
Using Daylight to Understand Bird Movements
Light-level geolocators can safely track the incredible journeys of migratory birds on their endurance flights across the continent.
Trail Camera Tails
Each snapshot tells a story, giving us clues about animal behaviors, habitats and seasonal changes.