Arctic Bound
Early May is a great time to get out and experience shorebird migration in the Midwest. It is our opportunity to see birds that only pass through the Heartland on the journeys to their nesting grounds …
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The Gadwall
I wouldn’t describe the Gadwall as the most flamboyant member of the duck world. Never the less, it is enjoyable to watch. The aerial flights of waterfowl can be quite impressive. They twist and turn their …
Waterfowl on the Move
The Spring migration has started. Waterfowl are moving north. Any open water body is a magnet to these birds. Each year, the birds push forward in their migration. They seek areas that have started thawing. My …
Flocks Along the Highways
Seeing birds along our highways is common after a heavy snow in the Midwest. The flocks are drawn to the freshly exposed grassy areas created by the snowplows. At a time when the farm fields are …