by William Hamson | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi all!! On the morning of Tuesday December 2nd I had the opportunity to participate in our first winter crane survey! On this chilly morning Bethany Ostrom, lead biologist and professional crane counter, recorded 28,500 (+/- 2,600) sandhill cranes huddled up together...
by William Hamson | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The fall is easily one of my favorite times of the year. The temperatures reach that perfect level of not too hot and not too cool. I can look out my window and see a mosaic of straw yellows, pale oranges, and dark woody browns. Another aspect about the fall that I...
by William Hamson | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As with any terrestrial ecosystem, the most important component is the vegetation. Plants reveal what wildlife you might encounter, how wet the area is, and various soil characteristics. A single plant can support hundreds of insect species, provide food for small...
