January’s At-risk Species Spotlight features the northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus), one of the smallest owls in North America.
Conservation
Listening for Bats
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.
Rebranding Blowouts
Blowouts in the Nebraska Sandhills need a better public relations agent.
Flames on the Niobrara
That evening, I packed my fire gear, and the next morning, I was on the road early for the long drive north. This is the story of that burn.
Rediscovering Hairy Clematis
With no formal training as a writer, my Nebraskaland articles usually require hard work. Recently, however, the storyline and photos for an article on the rare hairy clematis fell into my lap.
More Water for Wetlands
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pumped groundwater at 24 of the 94 wetlands they own and manage for wildlife, helping maintain the habitat that wasn’t lost to agriculture and development.