Following the River

Following the River

Following the River By: Ally Wood and Eric Rios-Bretado This blog tells the story of two strangers turned friends and the first leg of their journey through Texas and New Mexico. Here, they encounter people from all over the world, beautiful birds, striking sunsets,...
Flyways and Byways

Flyways and Byways

Flyways and Byways By: Lindsey Broadhead and Paul List Each year millions of migratory birds utilize invisible superhighways to reach their nesting and wintering grounds. Our time surveying visitors these past few months was spent at a few important spots in the...
Across the West

Across the West

Across the West By: Jess Michalski and Ben Schian In the past two months, we have seen a wide variety of unique, beautiful ecosystems. From salt flats in Oklahoma, to a desert and oasis in California and Arizona, to the snowy mountains in Wyoming. Each ecosystem has...
Exposed to the Elements

Exposed to the Elements

Exposed to the Elements By: Lindsey Broadhead and Paul List This epic adventure begins as two strangers hop aboard a Toyota RAV-4 (affectionately nicknamed Ravioli) and depart into the great expanse known as the American West. Their adventures will take them through...
East Bound and Down

East Bound and Down

East Bound and Down By: Caroline Brown and Julia Guay Fort Niobrara and Upper Mississippi When people said the midwest was nothing but cows and corn fields, we are glad to report that they must have missed a few spots. One such place was our first survey site, Fort...
Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Ch-ch-ch-changes! By: Ben Schian and Jess Michalski In day-to-day life, most people have routines. They go do similar tasks at similar jobs in similar locations. This is not one of those stories. We have been experiencing a job that requires an understanding that...
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