Birds

A nonprofit that grew out of one woman’s basement in Des Moines rehabilitates thousands of wild birds every year. But as it nears capacity, the founder plans to build Iowa's first wild bird hospital and education center.

From 1959-1989 there were no peregrine falcons found in the wild in Iowa. Now, these raptors are seeing success in their natural habitat and urban environments.

Once considered nonexistent in Iowa, peregrine falcons have had a comeback since the species was reintroduced in 1989.

Expert birders share all you need to know as millions of birds pass through or make the journey to Iowa this spring.

A veterinarian answers questions about the response to bird flu and the safety of the egg supply.

Every spring, nearly a million sandhill cranes pass through an 80-mile stretch of the Platte River in Nebraska on their northward migration.

Federal agencies have mandated and facilitated testing for the H5N1 virus to try to protect birds, cows and humans; researchers in the Midwest hope those efforts continue under the new presidential administration.

Iowa birding experts share the feathered friends you may spot in Iowa this winter and the enticing destinations for birders hoping to escape the cold.

An ecologist shares a beginner's guide to the mysterious creatures of the night sky: owls.

Many owls live among us in Iowa, but with their ethereal calls, nocturnal habits and silent flight, they can seem a little otherworldly.