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2023 Nesting Report for Peregrine Falcon

• 4/8/2024 2:24:00 PM
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Breeding Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) disappeared from Iowa in the mid-20th Century.

8 cool things you should know about peregrine falcons

• 4/14/2020 2:05:00 PM
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It’s spring, and one of Iowa’s most fascinating and rare birds of prey is currently getting down to the serious business of nesting! Do you know these facts about one of the fastest animals on the planet?

7 Iowa Wildlife Comebacks

• 3/2/2020 3:43:00 PM
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In the last few centuries, a number of Iowa wildlife species have been extirpated from the state - but some have seen successful comebacks, too. Check out these seven animals that have made a comeback in Iowa:

Restoring ruffed grouse habitat makes Falcon Springs Wildlife Area unique

• 6/25/2019 12:48:00 PM
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Decorah - Northeast Iowa’s towering bluffs and cold water streams are like nowhere else in the state. Add in a popular river that is on endless national lists as one of the best places to paddle in the country and it’s easy to see why Winneshiek County is a destination for outdoor recreation.

DNR seeking comments on furbearer, waterfowl and falconry regulations prior to drafting rules

• 10/30/2017 8:59:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on 2018 furbearer, waterfowl and falconry regulations, from Nov. 1-8.

Peregrine falcons building on nesting successes

• 5/9/2017 3:01:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state.

Upcoming Outdoor Events

• 3/21/2017 12:00:00 PM
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Attend these exciting outdoors events in Iowa.

Iowa Citizens Playing Key Role in Tracking Imperiled Wildlife

• 2/2/2016 7:16:00 AM
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Peering through binoculars, a citizen scientist is watching a huge nest in a tree that is home to two bald eagles and their young, or are there three young in that nest? Hard to tell and a follow up visit will be needed; in the meantime, notes are taken and a peaceful hour is spent watching one of the most spectacular birds in North America.