Andrew Little
@awesmlabdoc
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Director of @awesmlab | Associate Professor-Landscape Ecology & Habitat Management, University of Nebraska | Hunter & Angler | Dad to 3 amazing kids
Lincoln, NE
Joined October 2014
RT @UNL_IANR: ICYMI on @OfficialRFDTV: IANR is preparing the next generation, supporting Nebraska’s communities, and leading bold innovatio….
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New WildAg episode! . Learn how carbon markets are changing the game for Midwest farmers with experts from The Nature Conservancy. @UNLSNR @UNL_IANR @UNL_CASNR @UNLExtension @NebToday @UNLincoln.
New WildAg episode!. Joining us this month on the podcast are Gabriella Scolio and Jacob Penner from @nature_org to talk about carbon markets and what it means for farmers in the Midwest. We learn about what a carbon credit is, why companies are interested in carbon credits and
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RT @wildturkeydoc: Brood flocks = safety in numbers. Hens with broods will often amalgamate which offers poults the benefits of living in a….
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3/3 I'm forever grateful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, family, friends, and colleagues who have helped me achieve my dreams. I know my Dad is looking down from Heaven and is very proud of me. Miss you Dad everyday. Excited to see what God has in store for the future!.
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2/3 Due to the impacts of Covid-19 on society including field research, my contract was extended to allow sufficient time to complete the Promotion and Tenure process. As of last Friday, I’ve completed 4 M.S. students and 1 Ph.D. student from the @AWESMLab.
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1/3 I can't believe 7 years have flown by so fast! I started on July 1, 2018 as Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology and Habitat Management at @UNLSNR. Today also marks my first official day as Associate Professor.
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Unfortunately, she lost the nest shortly after, but it’s a powerful reminder of the incredible—and sometimes risky—choices these birds make when selecting nest sites. Nature never ceases to amaze!. @UNLSNR @UNL_IANR @UNL_CASNR @UNLExtension @UNLresearch @NWTF_official.
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Talk about extreme nesting: this turkey picked a spot with a 15-ft cliff on one side! . While turkeys usually choose nests with lots of visual cover to hide from predators, this hen opted for a dramatic slope!
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It’s always amazing to see the diversity of nesting strategies these birds use. #wildturkey #nestsite #wildliferesearch #fieldworkfinds . @UNLSNR @UNL_IANR @NWTF_official @UNLExtension @wildturkeydoc @AWESMLab @UNLresearch @NEGameandParks.
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Wild turkeys typically select nest sites with dense cover to increase visual obstruction and hide their nests from potential predators. But this hen chose a unique spot at one of our field sites: an inset in the side of a hill with a slope greater than 45 degrees!
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Grace did a phenomenal job with her research project. She already has one publication from her dissertation research, another in review, and a third close to submission. I’m excited to see her continued contributions to our lab and the field of wildlife ecology!.
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I’m incredibly proud of Grace Schuster, my first Ph.D. student in the @AWESMLab ! Grace began her research journey as an undergraduate in our lab and went on to start her doctoral work during the challenges of COVID.
Huge congratulations to Grace Schuster who successfully defended her PhD dissertation today!! Grace's work provided critical new information on the possible benefits and effects on avian populations from the implementation of switchgrass as a new crop in Nebraska. She also dove
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Why Scale Matters: Wildlife Need Room to Roam!. Animals need connected habitats to find food, mates, and cover. Small patches aren’t enough—landscape-scale conservation helps them survive and thrive! #Wildlife #Conservation.
*AI-generated image*. What is spatial scale, and why does it matter for wildlife?. In working ag landscapes, high-quality habitat is often limited and spread out, making it harder for wildlife to find food and cover throughout the entire year. Even small actions, like adding a
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Also swung by our prairie strip experiment at the Stumpf Center—exciting to see perennial growth taking off! These plantings help boost ag productivity while improving soil, water, and wildlife habitat. Big thanks to our amazing partners —@NEGameandParks!.
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Great trip to western Nebraska this week with Nebraska Wild Turkey Biologist Carlie Saline! Visited both our McCook and Chadron study sites, joined a brood survey (hen + 20+ day-old poults!), and checked in with our hard-working turkey research team.
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