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Photographing The Beautiful Iowa Woodland Wildflowers
What was once a land of grasslands, immense prairies and undeveloped savannahs, Iowa has experienced vast changes over the last one hundred and fifty years. In spite of the drastic human development, the woodlands remain the most enduring remnants of … [Read More...]
How Fire Shaped the Tallgrass Prairies of America’s Heartland
Tallgrass prairie fires were once a common occurrence, and had a considerable impact on nature and wildlife. Such fires were typically the result of lightning strikes that occurred during the frequent thunderstorms experienced by the region. Because … [Read More...]
When Congress Plays God, Wolves Lose
The Endangered Species list has always been monitored and managed by an apolitical scientific group. This changed for the first time in history in April 2011 when the United States Congress removed the wolf from the Endangered Species list. The … [Read More...]
Travel journal
Top Ten Places to Film Fall Color in the United States
There are really only a few places in the US where fall colors can be enjoyed at their best, and the following list will help you if you want to see and film some of the most spectacular fall scenery anywhere. The list can also help to save you time … [Read More...]
Africa 2009: Filming Woes
Once we had our destination locked, I started bombarding Craig Berger from Oasis Africa about filming in Kruger. The problem I quickly learned was that you can't shoot from the roof like you can in so many other parts of Africa. Getting out of the … [Read More...]
Africa 2009: The Safari Begins
I had done a lot of research on Safari companies in preparation for the trip. A lot of web surfing, a lot of emails. One company really stood out of the crowd to me and that was Craig Berger's Oasis Africa. Craig is Oasis Africa. So you're not … [Read More...]
Africa 2009: Flying the Friendly Skies
After months of planning and waiting, the morning of January 22nd was finally here. The flight wasn't until 12:45 so there was plenty of time to check for last minute items to pack and have a bite to eat. The flight to Minneapolis was pretty much … [Read More...]
Earthbeats
Why Owls Are Amazing
Why owls are amazing Three things I love about owls, and you should too! I’d say that the owl was probably my favourite bird. I know there’s a lot of love out there for parrots and eagles, some people like flamingoes, but the owl is the coolest bird by far in my eyes. There’s a [...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Protect Wildlife
There are a lot of wonders in the world and among them are wildlife species, such as bears, mountain goats, wolves, elk, and deer. Most people think that there is an abundance of wildlife species in the world, but the truth is, their numbers are dwindling and if nothing is done about it, these species [...]
4 Common Acts Of Animal Cruelty
Most of us have heard the term “animal cruelty”, but a lot of people do not fully understand what it is, especially since the definition of animal cruelty may vary. For instance, an animal activist’s definition may be different from that of a hunter or farmer. Additionally, the legal definition may also vary by state. [...]
Know Your Trees
How many trees could you identify? Most of us can tell the difference between a deciduous tree which loses its leaves in the autumn and an evergreen, but could you tell the difference between a Douglas fir and a Norway spruce or between an oak and a horse chestnut? Oak The oak is perhaps the [...]
Top 5 Invasive Aquatic Plant Species in US Lakes
While experts estimate that only about one percent of the plants introduced into the United States become severe invasive weed problems, that small percentage is causing the US about $30 billion in management costs each year. Further, we’re losing some 4,500 acres of public land and water to invasive species. Invasive aquatic plants throw off [...]
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Working As a Wildlife Conservationist
As a nature and wildlife filmmaker, wildlife conservation is always on my mind. It seems that the world is hell bent on bulldozing every last sanctuary of wilderness we have. So working to conserve wildlife and its habitat is something that I take … [Read More...]