Game birds in Iowa consist of several species. The list includes the obvious and very popular ring-necked pheasant. They seem to become visible, and lucky for me, the observer, whenever a random situation takes place. I must admit these happenings take place too often when my long lens ...

Conservation lands come in many forms. So, one of my featured areas this week is a site many outdoor enthusiasts may be unaware of — the Klauenberg Prairie Preserve. It is named after the late Bernard Klauenberg, who donated his land parcels to Marshall County with the stipulation that ...

Hawk watchers are set to begin a busy time of the year. Mid September can always be a highly likely time frame to see the beginnings of major raptor migrations. If one is lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, it will be possible to see hundreds of raptors over the Iowa ...

A transition time is approaching for those of us who live in the northern hemisphere of Earth. It is the inevitable seasonal change. Day lengths are going to get noticeably shorter, and yes, air temperatures will begin to decline a bit and even provide us with a bite of cold. September is ...

Making images of wildlife with good equipment and good techniques often results in great images to savor and share. That is how it all happened this past week when new wildlife viewing opportunities arose unexpectedly for this author. Luckily, having trusty camera gear close at hand and ...

I like all forms of natural history. I want to learn as much as I can about how the life of plants and animals coincides for the best outcomes of all species. I am fascinated by Earth science, astronomy, geology, plate tectonics, geomorphology, and glaciology. I like to study ...