It’s red-winged blackbird season in Rockford, and your peaceful walk might turn into a bird battle. Here’s what you need to know.

“They are found widely elsewhere too, mostly near bodies of water ... a program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help protect our national bird, says that Illinois is ...

which has opened up new areas of water, likely contributed to the large number washing up on shore, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Reports of the dead birds first ...

Meslar/Chicago Tribune) In the case of grassland birds, including those in Illinois, the news isn ... A bobolink at Paul Douglas Preserve near Hoffman Estates on July 15, 2022.

Loons can be found throughout Illinois on large reservoirs or lakes that afford the birds to feed and become airborne. Loons favor deep, large bodies of water. Loons once nested in Illinois ...

In the case of grassland birds, including those in Illinois, the news isn't good ... do but reacts to changes in the environment faster." Water availability, air pollution, chemicals and the ...