Prairie Habitats
Birds of the Tallgrass Prairie: What to Look and Listen For
Meet the tallgrass prairie birds, from Dickcissels and Bobolinks to Henslow's Sparrows and Greater Prairie-Chickens. Learn what to notice, when to go, how to prepare and how to watch without disturbing nests.
Setting Up a Wildlife Pond in a Prairie Landscape
A calm, practical guide to setting up a wildlife pond on the prairie, covering siting, gentle shallow margins, native aquatic plants, wildlife access, seasonal changes and field notes for birdwatchers.
Biodiversity Along Prairie Railway Verges: What to Notice and Why It Matters
A guide to biodiversity along prairie railway verges: why these strips can hold native prairie plants and grassland birds, what to look for in each season, and how to observe and take field notes safely.
Wildlife in Roadside Grasslands: What to Notice Along Prairie Verges and Rail Lines
A guide to roadside grassland wildlife: which birds, mammals, reptiles and pollinators use roadside and railway prairies, how they change by season, and how to watch them safely.
How Wind Shapes Prairie Grasslands
How wind shapes prairie grasslands, from plant form, soil, seeds and microclimates to where birds find shelter, with practical tips for reading wind on your next outing.
Understanding Farm Pond Ecology in Prairie Landscapes
Learn how prairie farm pond ecology works: the plants, invertebrates, amphibians and waterbirds that share a pond, how seasonal water levels shape wildlife, and how to observe respectfully.
Understanding Prairie Saline Lakes: A Quiet Guide for Birdwatchers
A calm guide to prairie saline lakes and alkali flats: how salinity forms, why saline lake birds gather, what to expect each season, and how to visit with care.