Birds of the Prairie
What can we do to slow the decline of grassland bird species? At a casual distant glance, the Bobolink looks like just another bird out in a grassy field; especially the female. Females are fairly nondescript …
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Yellow-headed Blackbirds
When it comes to bird songs, the Yellow-headed Blackbird won’t win a Grammy. It does not have a sweet and melodious song. In fact, the Audubon website describes it this way, “The male Yellow-headed Blackbird is …
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 …