Field Notes

Beavers are a very unique species in the world of nature and wildlife, and for a while, it looked like this furry friend was going to be extinct. At one point, the population of beavers in North America was known to be as high as 60 million, but by the 1990's it was as low [...]

Nature photographers and filmmakers who have a passion for wildflowers should make a point to visit the tallgrass prairie. The tallgrass prairie once covered 250 million acres of land, making it the largest ecosystem in the U.S. at the time. Over the years, that area has shrunk to about a million acres largely due to [...]

  A cottontail rabbit checks out the camera Truly appreciating nature starts in your own backyard. Sustainable gardening and landscaping utilizes the natural processes of plant life. By cultivating your own sustainable garden and turning your yard into an eco-friendly space, you will gain a better understanding of the wildlife outside your home. [...]

The dragonfly is a fascinating and captivating insect that darts around in a graceful pattern in your yard, in the woods and amidst the meadows or tall grasses looking for food. It is also common to see dragonflies near and around bodies of water where they lay their eggs. Despite their name, the dragonfly is [...]

With the approach of spring, there are few sights to see in all of nature that have more simple beauty and tranquility than Iowa woodland wildflowers. Carpeting the landscape of Iowa in verdant blooms and perfume, Iowa woodland wildflowers first emerge from the ground as small bits of color that protrude amidst the dead leaves [...]

As a wildlife filmmaker, one must have proper knowledge and understanding of what they are dealing with in order to document truthful information and for safety purposes. If you are making a wildlife video about grasshoppers, then this is the perfect guide to read. Below is the life of grasshoppers, particularly species that live in [...]

Wildlife filmmakers play a vital role in creating awareness about the environment and issues affecting the ecosystem. A lot of the wildlife in conservation was brought to light by each wildlife filmmaker who studies issues that lead to a destabilized habitat and in turn affect wildlife's capacity to adapt. The conservation of a natural habitat [...]

Sometimes grizzly bears are portrayed as aggressive predators. Nothing could be further from the truth. These giants of the forest tend to be solitary animals, except for females and their cubs. They congregate at times, where there is a large food supply. The average life span of a grizzly bear is about 25 years. They [...]

Butterflies are beautiful winged creatures that live nearly everywhere. However, while every garden does have its share of butterflies, there are ways to attract butterflies to your garden than would normally visit. Those who are interested in conservation may even want to videotape the butterflies that come to visit and see which butterfly species are [...]

Not too long ago, humans were just like any other species of animals on the planet Earth. Before they became the top dog in the food chain, they not only hunted with the hounds, but also ran with the hares, just to save their lives. Not anymore today, humans do not have worry about any [...]