Hundreds of species need wetlands to breed, forage and rest. When wetlands are destroyed, birds are usually the first to noticeably die off.

Sandhill cranes glide in on outstretched wings. Canada geese strut with attitude. Trumpeter swans float like royalty in the flooded fields. Ducks of all kinds, from pintails to shovelers ...

The walk leaders will have binoculars to lend. There should be a good variety of ducks, trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes and shorebirds, depending on water levels in the diked wetlands ...

With opening waters along the St. Louis River, early water birds can be seen. Canada geese and trumpeter swans are here to take advantage of these water sites. Both of these large water birds are ...

hunting the swans is illegal in both Canada and the U.S. Trumpeter swans have also been identified as a priority for conservation and stewardship within Canada and overtime, their population has ...

The thrilling sounds of Trumpeter Swans and Snow Geese overhead on their journey north connect us to the vast land and incredible journeys beyond our island. Listening to the rich complexity of the ...

He didn't need to explain any further. We were taking a ride along some brushy country backroads that took us through the Missouri Conservation area. Unless you have ever been hunting in woods like ...

Today, less than 1% of that original prairie remains intact. The creation of Prairie State Park in 1982 represented a crucial moment in Missouri conservation history. The land had previously been used ...

Today, less than 1% of that original tallgrass prairie remains intact. The establishment of Prairie State Park in 1982 represented a pivotal moment in Missouri conservation history. The land had ...

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