KA Behringer Art & Photography

07/21/2026

Roses I cut from the planters on the deck. It wasn’t a fancy arrangement but there was something about their beautiful imperfections. I put them in a julep cup I bought because I liked the bumpy glass texture. Represented in graphites on toned paper.

07/12/2026

Well I did a thing and opened an Etsy shop 🤩...check it out!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KABehringerArtStore?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4536704514&from_page=listing

07/09/2026

Western Botanical Portraits 🌿 Available on my website.

07/06/2026

❤️‍🔥Keeping the coals warm. Enjoy my recent essay 🤓

The problem with waiting until you feel like doing it is that you might wait forever.

07/04/2026

🐟 Hornyhead Chub
No, someone really did name it that. 😄
The hornyhead chub (Nocomis biguttatus) may not have the most glamorous name, but it's an important part of healthy prairie streams in eastern Wyoming.
During breeding season, males grow tiny bumps, called tubercles, on their heads and build nests out of gravel. Even better, other fish often use those nests to lay their own eggs, making the hornyhead chub an unexpected helper for its underwater neighbors.
Clean water, healthy streambanks, and natural river flows all help this little fish continue doing its job.

07/02/2026

I have a Golden Eagle nest near our house. Unfortunately it looks like commercial development will destroy its habitat, as Golden Eagles are very sensitive to human activity. Despite trying to save their nest, I have been completely unsuccessful. Do better Laramie County. And to the nesting pair, i'm sorry you guys...i tried. 🥺

07/02/2026

The greater prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) is one of North America's iconic grassland birds. Although it's now only a rare visitor in Wyoming, it was once much more common across the Great Plains.
These birds depend on large, healthy prairies for nesting and raising their young. As native grasslands have been converted to agriculture and development, prairie-chicken populations have declined across much of their range.
One of the most remarkable sights in spring is the males' courtship display. They gather on traditional "booming grounds," inflate bright orange air sacs on their necks, and perform an elaborate dance while making low, booming calls to attract females.
Protecting native grasslands benefits prairie-chickens along with countless other birds, mammals, pollinators, and plants that depend on the same habitat.

07/02/2026

🦇 Spotted Bat
The spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) is one of Wyoming's most unusual mammals. With black fur, bright white spots, and oversized pink ears, it's hard to mistake if you're lucky enough to see one. Fortunately for the bat, that doesn't happen very often.
Spotted bats roost on cliffs and rocky outcrops during the day and spend the night catching moths and other flying insects. They help keep insect populations in check and are an important part of Wyoming's ecosystems.
One interesting fact is that their echolocation calls are lower in pitch than those of most bats. Under the right conditions, people can sometimes hear them without special equipment.
Protecting rocky habitats, healthy insect populations, and dark night skies all helps spotted bats continue to thrive.
Have you ever seen a bat in Wyoming?

07/02/2026

💧🦦 Meet one of Wyoming's most playful wild neighbors: the North American river otter!
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is making a quiet comeback in parts of Wyoming. These sleek swimmers spend their days diving, fishing, sliding down muddy banks, and turning rivers into giant playgrounds.
River otters are important indicators of healthy waterways. If otters are thriving, it's usually a good sign that the river has clean water, healthy fish populations, and intact streamside habitat.
One fun fact: Otters don't just slide because it's efficient. They often slide simply because they seem to enjoy it. Even in summer, they'll use muddy banks like nature's own water park.
You can help river otters by supporting clean rivers, protecting wetlands and streamside vegetation, disposing of fishing line properly, and giving wildlife plenty of space if you're lucky enough to see one.
Every healthy river tells a story. Sometimes, if you're patient enough, you'll catch a glimpse of the little author leaving wet footprints along the shore. 💚

06/10/2026

Red Rabbit Print-now available!🤩 https://kabehringerart.com/product/poster/