This is prime-time show for Iowa bird watchers as spring migration season is bringing all sorts of uncommon, feathered tourists to our yards, well beyond the daily robins, sparrows and blue jays. Avian ecologist Steve Kolbe is working to raise awareness about migratory birds as they help supply insect control, pollination and work as a food source for other wildlife. Kolbe says moving birds deal with numerous hazards on their journey each year, putting the environment in risk.
Kolbe says Iowans who own a particular kind of animal can play an essential function in assisting these birds on their yearly flights.
Kolbe likewise recommends assisting moving birds by putting out resources like food and water, and reporting birds that you see and their condition. He says sites like “eBird.org” can help record modifications in patterns and habits throughout time. Iowans can see almost 400 kinds of birds throughout the year.