Further to our post about restoring hayland to support birds and wildlife, we have researched and produced a plan that can be implemented in Iowa and elsewhere. Restoration in Southwest Iowa Converting cool-season hayfields (smooth brome, tall fescue, orchardgrass) into diverse native prairie requires a structured multi-year strategy. Below is […]
Following my recent post on Iowa’s prairie restoration history, a reader reached out with an exciting project: "My husband and I have approximately 40 acres in Southwest Iowa, previously hayed, which we would like to restore for wildlife. We are looking for information and assistance to support birds, pheasants, quail,
Situated just south of Sacramento in California’s Central Valley, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge protects over 18,000 acres of open water, seasonal wetlands, agricultural lands, and riparian oak woodlands. Positioned along the Pacific Flyway, the refuge provides vital wintering and breeding grounds for hundreds of thousands of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds,
Accessibility at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (Sacramento, California)
Situated near the southern tip of Texas in Cameron County, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 97,000 acres of coastal prairies, salt flats, thorn scrub, and freshwater impoundments. Positioned at the juncture of North American and Neotropical climate zones, it is internationally renowned for hosting bird species found
Accessibility at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (Los Fresnos, Texas)
Located in Ithaca, New York, Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary surrounds the world-famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Spanning 230 acres of sanctuary grounds, this haven encompasses vibrant swamp forest, hardwood stands, open ponds, and marshland. As an international hub for avian science and conservation, Sapsucker Woods integrates state-of-the-art accessibility features into both
Located in Sacramento County near Galt, California, Cosumnes River Preserve protects over 52,000 acres of central California's Central Valley, including the last remaining un-dammed river on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The preserve encompasses a rich mosaic of permanent and seasonal wetlands, vernal pools, agricultural fields, and rare
Wetland & Oak Riparian Accessibility: Birding Cosumnes River Preserve (Galt, California)
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert on the west side of Tucson, Sweetwater Wetlands is an urban wildlife sanctuary and water reclamation facility that serves as a vital oasis for birds in southern Arizona. Covering roughly 60 acres, the wetlands combine open water basins, dense cattail marshes, willow groves, and desert
Desert Oasis Birding: Accessibility at Sweetwater Wetlands (Tucson, Arizona)
Located along the upper Texas coastline in Galveston County, High Island is globally famous among birders as one of the premier spring migration stopover sites in North America. Positioned on a salt dome rising high above the surrounding marsh, High Island’s woodlots—managed by Houston Audubon—provide the first critical landfall for
Accessible Birding at High Island Sanctuary (Boy Scout Woods)
Located in Queens, New York, within the boundaries of Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, mudflats, open bay waters, and brackish ponds. Positioned directly along the Atlantic Flyway, it stands as one of the most important urban avian sanctuaries in North
Coastal Birding in the Empire State: Accessible Birding at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Situated along the Rio Grande in central New Mexico near San Antonio, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge spans over 57,000 acres of managed wetlands, riparian forests, and Chihuahuan Desert grasslands. Famous worldwide for its breathtaking winter gatherings of cranes and waterfowl, Bosque del Apache stands out as a gold
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge: Accessible Birding in New Mexico
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie in Oak Harbor, Ohio, stands as one of North America’s premier birding destinations. Spanning roughly 2,000 acres of marshland and beach ridge habitat, this wildlife sanctuary serves as a vital refueling stop for migrating songbirds before they cross
Located just four miles past the main Homestead entrance of Everglades National Park at the Royal Palm Visitor Center, the Anhinga Trail is widely recognized as one of North America's premier accessible wildlife viewing routes. Measuring 0.8 miles round-trip, this flat, step-free trail cuts through the heart of Taylor Slough.
Accessible Birding on Everglades National Park's Anhinga Trail
