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Jeff Calhoun

Jeff is a high school Biology teacher from Dodge City. His keen interest in all things outdoors began at childhood and has relentlessly carried on to adulthood where the passion engulfs him nearly every day, even if it’s simply viewing a beautiful western Kansas sunset for a few moments. When he’s not grading papers or planning lessons, he’s probably counting birds, catching snakes, exploring wild Kansas, or dreaming about it!

Southwest Kansas: 5 Gems for Birders and Other Wildlife Watchers

By Jeff Calhoun on Sep. 28, 2015

When pioneers traveled the Santa Fe Trail, they considered traveling through Southwest Kansas to be…

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Southwest Kansas: 5 Gems for Birders and Other Wildlife Watchers