May = Warblers
May is warbler Month in Iowa. Many warblers move through Iowa on their migration route. Yet, not all parts of Iowa see an equal number of birds. Iowa is a transition state. Prior to settlement, the …
Fish – It’s What’s for Dinner
A significant number of birds depend on fish as part of, or all of, their diet. Catching a fish is only part of the challenge. Once caught, the bird must keep other birds or mammals from …
The American White Pelican
The American White Pelicans have been migrating thru West-central Iowa for the past three weeks. These large birds have an awkward prehistoric look with their large bills and head. They are quite skilled at fishing by …
Social Distancing and the Ring-billed Gull
Spring migration in Iowa is in full swing and new species are showing up daily. The Ring-billed Gulls have been active at Black Hawk Lake Wildlife Management Area in Sac County, IA. They are highly social …