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Prairie chickens, a native species to parts of the Midwest and the Great Plains, were extirpated from the state through habitat destruction and hunting. The species was reintroduced in the 1980s with varying levels of success. There are now fewer than 100 wild prairie chickens living in the state.
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Host Charity Nebbe and wildlife biologist Jim Pease observe the prairie chicken mating dance and discuss the species’ precarious situation in Iowa.
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A wildlife biologist discusses the waterfowl who spend their winters in Iowa and what their presence can tell us about our state.
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The latest case of bird flu in Iowa and the first of 2023 was found in a Buena Vista County commercial turkey facility. More than 27,000 turkeys are being destroyed to contain the spread of the virus.
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Iowa conservation groups hope restoring a wetland just north of Big Spirit Lake will lead to better water quality and greater wildlife.
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Bird flu has hit several commercial turkey flocks in northwest Iowa this month, leading to the destruction of more-than 400,000 birds. An economist says that’s likely to have an impact on turkey production in that part of the state.
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Experts explain how to sustain native birds in our landscape and the connection between native plants and thriving bird populations.
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A wildlife specialist discusses how gardeners, homeowners and landscapers can support bird populations throughout the year.
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The winter may send humans indoors and many birds down south, but the season still has many birding opportunities to offer.
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A case of bird flu has been confirmed in a backyard flock of 48 birds in Dallas County. It’s the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iowa since May and the 20th this year.