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Expert birders share tips for beginners interested in birdwatching.

The winter may send humans indoors and many birds down south, but the season still has many birding opportunities to offer.

Fall migration has begun and Iowans may be wondering which birds are beginning their long journies south. Avid birders share what migrating birds are up to now.

Nevada Lincolnway Energy is one of the organizations across the state of Iowa that are increasing the habitat of monarch butterflies.

Todd Burras: Championing the cause of collaborative community conservation Todd Burras, Eyes on the Outdoors Special to the Ames Tribune With the sun soon to set on what has been an unprecedented and polemical 12 months of politics (among other things) and a new year about to dawn, perhaps it could be a bit cathartic to celebrate the achievements of one former elected official who never misused his position of influence and authority. It might even serve as an example of how things could be bet...

Todd Burras: Helping wildlife can be virtually a reality Todd Burras Eyes on the Outdoors For those who tested her this fall by not completing yard work and other outdoor chores in a timely manner, Mother Nature gave us a reprieve. Not wishing to push my luck and put her to the test, I spent several hours outdoors last weekend and throughout this week trying to get done numerous projects that should have been done weeks ago.  There was a good deal of raking and mulching of leave...