What to Do in December
Time Well Spent
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utdoor fun doesn't stop in the winter. This month, hunters and anglers
will stay busy with muzzleloader deer season and ice fishing; state parks
will host a number of festive holiday events across the state; and the beauty
of a fresh snowfall or line of perfect icicles can draw even the most reluctant
of us outside with our cameras. To read about fun park events across the
state, visit Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
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Indian Cave Christmas Bird Count
Dec. 15
Indian Cave State Park
The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society that allows
researchers to study the long-term health and status of bird populations across North America.
Thousands of volunteers participate in the count each year, and you can be one of them – no
birding expertise needed. The event is free and no pre-registration is required; binoculars and bird
ID books will be available to borrow. The event begins at the park's shop at 8 a.m.
By Renae Blum
PHOTO
BY
JENNY
NGUYEN-WHEATLEY
26 NEBRASKAland • DECEMBER 2018
PHOTO
BY
ERIC
FOWLER
Winter
Photography
Throughout the month
Statewide
There's no need to put your camera
away during the winter. A fresh
snowfall can provide a stunning
subject, said NEBRASKAland
photographer Eric Fowler, so
bundle up and head outside. It is
important to watch your exposure,
he said, as the brightness of the
snow can fool your light meter
and lead to underexposed photos.
As always, it's often best to shoot
photos early or late in the day when
the light is soft and warm.