Winter birding in Iowa is a markedly different experience from birding in the summer. ... "Some birds, like the dark-eyed junco, are only found here in winter," Buckardt Thomas explained.

Backyard birding is an excellent way to enjoy nature without leaving your home. Iowa has over 300 species of birds that are regularly seen with 431 species logged within our ...

Experts say this time of year is perfect for spotting birds, including many that only visit the QCA in the winter. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is again asking Iowans to turn off unnecessary lights and keep small pets inside to help the birds find their way south for the winter.

The urge to hibernate indoors through the winter is strong, but it could mean missing some wonderful birding opportunities. On this Talk of Iowa birding hour, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Todd ...

Two bird watchers rescued an osprey they found sitting in the middle of Army Post Road in West Des Moines. Bands on its legs told its long history.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is again asking Iowans to turn off unnecessary lights and keep small pets inside to help the birds find their way south for the winter. An estimated 410 ...

Upland sandpipers, ruby-throated hummingbirds, barn swallows and other birds who've filled Iowa skies in recent months are once again heading to their winter destinations to avoid the midwest's ...