I never feel like I do justice to this fantastic landscape when I photograph it. Yet I keep trying… See photos and commentary from last week here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/10/03/photographing-the-niobrara-valley-preserve/
Sweet clover used to be a staple species for wildlife plantings. Unfortunately, the species can be pretty aggressive, and has now fallen into disfavor. It’s a non-native species, and not one I like to see on my sites, but I also don’t think it’s truly an invasive species – I …
Ambush bugs are like trolls in your refrigerator. Find out how by clicking on the link below. (Come on, you’re curious now, aren’t you??) http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/16/photo-of-the-week-september-16-2011/
There are good definitions of both non-native species and invasive species but the two terms are often erroneously used interchangeably. This has created a lot of confusion lately about whether or not invasive species should be seen as a problem. Read thoughts here about invasive species in Nebraska’s prairies. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/13/purist-or-pragmatist-identifying-and-addressing-non-native-vs-invasive-species-in-prairies/
It’s officially autumn in the prairies – you can tell by all the big yellow flowers… Read more (and see more photos) here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/09/photo-of-the-week-september-9-2011/
Why is this frog hanging out on top of a prairie hill?? Find out more at: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/06/frogs-in-the-grass/
This honey bee that was featured on the cover of NEBRASKAland magazine a year ago. Except that it turns out it’s not really a honey bee… The real story is actually much more interesting – read about it here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/02/photo-of-the-week-september-2-2011/
What can you learn by looking at what’s growing along a fence? Read here for an example: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/30/lessons-from-a-fenceline/
Here’s what I found in my prairie last week. Pretty, right? Read why some biologists might see this a little differently. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/26/photo-of-the-week-august-26-2011/
Grandpa was more progressive than he knew. Read about the prairie restoration project he did in 1962. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/23/grandpas-accidental-prairie-restoration-project/
