A transition time is approaching for those of us who live in the northern hemisphere of Earth. It is the inevitable seasonal change. Day lengths are going to get noticeably shorter, and yes, air temperatures will begin to decline a bit and even provide us with a bite of cold. September is ...

Making images of wildlife with good equipment and good techniques often results in great images to savor and share. That is how it all happened this past week when new wildlife viewing opportunities arose unexpectedly for this author. Luckily, having trusty camera gear close at hand and ...

I like all forms of natural history. I want to learn as much as I can about how the life of plants and animals coincides for the best outcomes of all species. I am fascinated by Earth science, astronomy, geology, plate tectonics, geomorphology, and glaciology. I like to study ...

Family fishing is holding on to its long held traditions for the Ohlfest family. Tom and Monna Ohlfest see to it that their entire family is offered the ability to experience the outdoors in a first class manner in modest accommodations at their cabin on Lac De Mille Lacs at Pine Point Resort, ...

Roadside wildlife surveys will be underway throughout Iowa during the next two weeks. Since 1962, standardized rural road count routes have been conducted. Each 30 mile long route is unique to every region of the Hawkeye state. There are 225 designated standard routes. When all the ...

An armadillo in Marshall County? No way, you say. Well folks, the proof is here, presently preserved in a freezer at the Marshall County Conservation facilities. Its ultimate fate is yet to be determined. However, for sure, there is a bit of excitement now over a new-to-us species, as very ...