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19 November 2009

Population of Trumpeter Swans in High Plains Flock Largest Ever

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A late-summer aerial survey of Trumpeter Swans indicates the highest population ever known for the High Plains Flock of this species reintro...
17 November 2009

Maximilian Journals of 1832-1834 a Treasure of Early American History

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When a German prince visited North America to experience a country undergoing many changes, he did not realize that his writings - probably ...

Active Efforts by Cities to Protect Migrating Birds

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Two stories in the news indicate how two large cities are working to make their buildings less hazardous for migrating birds. In Chicago, t...

Considering Bird-Strikes at OPPD Building in Downtown Omaha

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Bird strikes occur consistently and regularly at a multitude of buildings located in downtown Omaha, yet only in 2009 and 2008 has the exten...
12 November 2009

Crowing About the Carthage Neighborhood

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As dusk was dropping on a mid-November evening, a big bunch of expressive crows decided to drop by the Carthage neighborhood on the western ...

Legendary Piasa Bird of the Mississippi River

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"As we coasted along rocks frightful for their height and length, we saw two monsters painted on one of the rocks, which startled us at...
10 November 2009

Supplemental Water Improving Conditions for Migratory Waterfowl

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As migratory waterfowl of various sorts are winging their way into Nebraska, they are finding habitat at some state wildlife areas that has ...