The dapper black and yellow bobolink likes the Chicago area so much he flies here every spring from South America—a journey ...

Nation’s grassland birds, found in 14 states, have declined 43% since 1970, more than any other category, and are currently ...

A bird of the prairie and countryside, the western meadowlark releases songs synonymous with spring grasslands flush with balsam root, lupine, death camas, larkspur, prairie smoke, and wind tossed ...

Water availability, air pollution, chemicals and the decline of insect populations all can affect birds. The eastern meadowlark, a fairly common sight for grassland birders in the Chicago area ...

Hundreds of species need wetlands to breed, forage and rest. When wetlands are destroyed, birds are usually the first to noticeably die off.

The country won't deteriorate any faster if you take a few hours to enjoy a sport that requires no athletic skill.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Birds that call Illinois grasslands and wetlands home are in serious decline, according to a new conservation report. Why it ...

“The most recorded birds were grasshopper sparrow, savannah sparrow, American kestrel and eastern meadowlark, all of which are experiencing population declines,” says the county’s website.

Shrubs to try include dogwood, Meadowlark forsythia, lilac, juniper and viburnum. Mugo pine was on the list, but your deer ...