Before arriving home from my Montana trip, I swung by a wetland that I frequent. I made a quick assessment of the water level and vegetation conditions. I was pleased with what I saw, and it […]
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Mid-March ushered a cold front into Iowa with temperatures dipping down into single digits. Given the warm weather prior to this and the winds experienced during this cold front, I was not expecting the lakes and
What is a micro-climate and what does it mean for wildlife? Most people have a general knowledge of microclimate but may not have heard this term. For example, you likely have seen flowers emerging sooner on
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What do migrating birds do during rainfall? Well, I guess that depends on the species of bird. Water-loving birds such as ducks can continue flying. Small songbirds can get weighted down and would need to consume
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