Life in the Field

Every Day is Earth Day 

From Polar Bears to Penguins

April 2024
This year, Avian bird flu has reached remote Antarctica, affecting penguins, while nearby glaciers melt, and the Far North sees spring rain instead of snow, possibly accelerating permafrost thaw. As Earth Day approaches, let's remember our fragile biosphere and the urgent need for action to protect it. We can all make a difference by raising awareness and advocating for change.

 

Happy 90th Birthday Jane Goodall 

Reflections on ‘Jane Magic’

April 2024
As Jane Goodall turns 90, Tom Mangelsen reflects on their friendship, their shared commitment to animal advocacy, and their love of Greater Yellowstone. The two have spent countless hours discussing ways to give animals a voice and the importance of conservation efforts to help protect their habitats. Mangelsen describes Jane as a true inspiration.

 

The great Sandhill Crane Migration, Nebraska Stopover 

The Ides of March: Celebrating a Natural Wonder

March 2024
Mangelsen celebrates the spring migration of birds along Nebraska’s Platte River, drawing on childhood memories to underscore the importance of conservation and the profound connection between nature and humanity. Through his photography and cinematography, he captures the beauty and resilience of this annual spectacle, recognizing its significance in offering hope amid environmental challenges.

 

A bobcat in Yellowstone 

Interlude with a Yellowstone Bobcat

February 2024
For nearly 50 years, Mangelsen had never encountered the elusive bobcat on his numerous photographic journeys. Fate intervened one day when he got word of a bobcat family spending time in a remote corner of Yellowstone. Positioning himself at the perfect vantage point and drawing upon his unwavering patience to capture the image he had envisioned, he offers a fleeting glimpse of the enduring splendor inherent in the natural world.

 

The Power of Nature’s First Impressions 

Love At First Sight

February 2024
Feel the adrenaline rush as Mangelsen recounts encounters with elusive wolves, regal bison, and even playful humpback whales. Through the lens of his camera, every image becomes a portal to a world of untamed beauty, where each glance from a wild animal ignites an indescribable connection.

 

Return to India 

Return to India

February 15 - March 5, 2023
It’s hard for me to believe but it’s been twenty-five years since I first visited India. Far too much time has passed since my return. The wildlife, people, culture and landscape are fascinating and the subjects for photography are abundant.

 

Return to Africa 

Return to Africa

February 2023
My most recent trip to the Samburu National Reserve in Africa where climate change is one of the factors putting hundreds of species more at risk of going over the brink of extinction, no longer to be witnessed by our children and grandchildren.