North American bats carrying pups to a tree roost
I have researched maternal colonies of northern long-eared bats (Myotis septentrionalis) on and off since 2017. I am fascinated with the … Read more
Tales from Under the Bridge
As a junior in college, I encountered a rare opportunity: a biologist asked me if I wanted to have a research … Read more
Witness to a Hit and Run
On opening day of deer season I drive over the Medicine Bows, giving the two-fingered wave to all the men in … Read more
Field Essays Part I: The Making [or Breaking] of a Raptor Biologist
The Making of a Raptor Biologist I was tired. Not an unusual feeling during a field season, but this exhaustion was … Read more
Outdoor Cats & Wildlife: A Happy Medium
Domestic cats and dogs have the potential to harass and kill native wildlife, which is a problem for those of us … Read more
Your Phone is a Pocket Naturalist: Testing out the Seek App
For a long time I’ve awaited an app that would identify plants. After all, a robot can much more efficiently scan … Read more
FAQ: Help! I Found a Bat!
There is not always a perfect answer for what to do in unexpected encounters with wildlife. There are very handy guides … Read more
Bats of Yellowstone
“Experience it today, preserve it for always.” -yellowstone.org The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the largest intact ecosystems remaining in … Read more