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Birding in Missouri 2025

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 3, 2025 | Last Updated May 3, 2025
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Some photos of birds I photographed east of Kansas City in April 2025.

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Obama's Health Care Reform

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 1, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

A skeptical view on the political debate on health care reform in America. This article questions the entire premise of forcing health care insurance on the public.

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Hickory Horned Devil

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 4, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
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Photos of the Regal Moth Caterpillar, also known as the Hickory Horned Devil.

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Hatching Mantids

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 10, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Photos of dozens of baby praying mantises hatching from their egg sack.

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 31, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
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Photos and video of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.

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White Bees

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 23, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
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Photos of hairy white and black bees with green eyes.

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Ohio Salamanders – Tadpole Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 27, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos of salamander tadpoles living in vernal pools of Central Ohio.

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The Giant Saguaro Cactus

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 9, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Photos of the Giant Saguaro Cactus in Arizona.

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Mantidfly Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 6, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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Photos of a mantidfly, a predatory insect related to lacewings. The insect is easily confused with the praying mantis. It is a mantis mimmick.

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A Walk on the Beach

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 17, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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Photos from a Florida beach along the Gulf Coast just before Tropical Storm Matthew.

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