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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
In most Midwestern states, the dickcissel is listed as a grassland species of greatest conservation need. Due to the conversion of grasslands to a...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Many oak woodlands in the Midwest were historically open and savanna-like. These habitats were filled to the brim with species diversity due to th...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Due to habitat loss, red-shouldered hawk populations are declining in the Upper Midwest. A breeding pair requires over 250 acres of contiguous ...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The eastern gray squirrel is a common occurrence in forests as well as treed backyards and parks. This species plays an important role in the eco...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
On the tallgrass prairie, prior to European settlement, large swaths of the landscape were free from shrubs or trees. Prairie songbirds often per...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The ...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an early blooming tree species that is an important first food plant for emerging bees and pollinators in...
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