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Tag Archives: sandhills
Photo of the Week – February 8, 2013
I just got back from a trip through the Nebraska Sandhills. The trip included a brief stop at the beautiful Switzer Ranch – home of Calamus Outfitters, a ranch family-owned business providing opportunities for bird watching, hunting, river floating, photography, … Continue reading
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How (Not) to Photograph Prairie Dogs – Part 2 (Why are you laughing??)
Back in March, I wrote about a failed attempt to photograph prairie dogs about 15 miles south of where I live. Apparently, many of you thought it was hilariously funny and had a nice time chuckling at my expense. Thanks for … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – October 26, 2012
The plains lubber (Brachystola magna) is Nebraska’s largest grasshopper. At about 2 1/4 inches long, and brightly colored, it’s hard to mistake for other species. In fact, of the 108 grasshopper species in Nebraska, the plains lubber is the only one … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – January 20, 2012
What’s more impressive in a prairie than a bull bison? Standing over 6 feet tall at the shoulder, and weighing up to 2000 lbs or more, they can inspire awe, fear, and hope all at once. While truly massive, bison are … Continue reading
Photographing the Niobrara Valley Preserve
One of the perks of working for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska is that I usually get a couple of business trips a year to our Niobrara Valley Preserve. The Preserve is located along the stretch of the Niobrara that … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – June 2, 2011
The Nature Conservancy’s Niobrara Valley Preserve (NVP) on the northern edge of Nebraska’s sandhills is a pretty amazing place. I had the chance to spend a couple days there last week, something I always enjoy. While there, I managed to get … Continue reading
