Tiny warbling vireos serenaded from the treetops as the group wandered down grassy paths…
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The May Bird Migration | Warblers & More Alight Briefly in Iowa
The black-throated green warbler is a spring visitor in Iowa. These photos were taken in…
Forest Flycatcher: The Wood Pewee
Mornings, you hear the eastern wood-pewee’s plaintive pee, you? pee-oh-wee! in the woods. Pewees are…
Courting Time: Red-bellied Woodpecker
With spring in swing, all of nature is in the mood for courting. This coquettish…
Juncos: Jumping for Joy
No wonder juncos are such a cheery sight! They move so fast across the ground…
On a Regal Perch: Bald Eagle
Driving through Amish country, near Kalona, Iowa, I see bald eagles sailing straight-winged in the…
Cardinal Blossoms in Winter
All night long it snowed. Then morning brought a blossoming of cardinals. (photo ©2011 Diane…
How to Train Your Dog, Gently | Eddie Pickering Gets Dogs to Behave
Eddie Picking with Lucky, the dog that inspired him to become a trainer. Millions of…
Iowa Parrot Rescue – A Successful Adoption
Mike Hutchison of Iowa Parrot Rescue recently posted this parrot adoption success story on…
Iowa Parrot Rescue: A Labor of Love
Mike Hutchison knows birds. “Birds have huge personalities. No other pet will sit on your…
The Delights of Fall Birdwatching | Sighting Birds as They Slip Away
Birdwatching is more of a challenge at the end of the summer, when many birds…
The Goldfinch Wears Prada: Bird Plumage Demystified | The Role of Plumage in Bird Life
Does the male goldfinch with the brightest plumage always get the girl? (Photo ©Diane Cooledge…
Brush Piles for Wildlife Habitat: Create Winter Habitats for Birds and Wildlife
In winter, the tufted titmouse and other woodland birds seek refuge in dense piles of…
New Homes for Michael Vick’s Pit Bulls | Abused Dogs Find Happiness at Best Friends Animal Society
Lucas, one of the Vick pit bulls, learned to trust people again, like his trainer…
Horse Talk Radio: Warren Wechsler is the Voice of Horsemanship
Warren Wechsler makes time for Big Red and his three other horses every day. Inspired…