Some of the state’s most impressive hunters live under the surface of our lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Tag: Insects
Millipede Migration
For reasons that are still not completely understood, millipedes have been observed traveling in groups by the thousands under the cover of darkness.
Orb Weaver Spider Webs
One of the most fascinating signs of fall is the sudden appearance of perfectly spun spider webs glistening with morning dew.
Confessions from the Sunflower Patch
It grows in road ditches, pastures and other areas that aren’t farmed. Its late-summer flush of golden blooms is hard to miss.
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.