Something squeezes the heart when you look at Spike, a 5-inch-tall eastern screech owl living with a raptor conservation organization in Bellevue.
Tag: Birds
Whistling-Ducks Push North
The black-bellied whistling-duck is one species undergoing a dramatic population increase and range expansion.
Into Whooperland – A Photographer’s Journey
Michael Forsberg’s newest book, “Into Whooperland — A Photographer’s Journey with Whooping Cranes” is a celebration and warning to readers regarding one of the world’s rarest birds.
How Migratory Birds Find Their Way
Bird migration is more than just “flying south for the winter.” It’s a deeply complex journey essential for the survival and nesting of many Nebraska species.
The Science Behind Wildlife Colors
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some animals are the colors they are? In nature, color is rarely just for looks, and nature never does anything by accident.
Brood Parasites – The Birds and the Bees
Avian brood parasites are birds that lay their eggs in other birds’ nests. In Nebraska, we have a number of birds that exhibit brood parasitism, including cliff swallows, goldeneye and of course, our cuckoos.