Birds that call Illinois grasslands and wetlands home are in serious decline, according to a new conservation report. Why it ...

Nation’s grassland birds, found in 14 states, have declined 43% since 1970, more than any other category, and are currently ...

Its marshes and open water provide habitat for a variety of birds and mammals ... of Mississippi River habitats across parts of southeast Illinois and southwest Iowa. Many areas offer views of ...

In the case of grassland birds, including those in Illinois, the news isn’t good. The study says birds that need grassland habitat are in crisis. One measure the study looked at was “tipping ...