POSTS
Supporting Birds
By Mary Leigh
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
Something like 25 years ago, my husband and I didn't get around to trimming back our flowers in the fall, which was generally considered the thing to do at the time. This occurrence led to 3 surprises.
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
Something like 25 years ago, my husband and I didn't get around to trimming back our flowers in the fall, which was generally considered the thing to do at the time. This occurrence led to 3 surprises.
Supporting Birds
By Kari Zelinskas
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
The long winter months are quickly approaching. Take advantage of this time to plan for how you can make your yard more attractive to a variety of birds. Choosing native plants will best support your local birds by providing food, shelter, and nesting sites appropriate to your area.
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
The long winter months are quickly approaching. Take advantage of this time to plan for how you can make your yard more attractive to a variety of birds. Choosing native plants will best support your local birds by providing food, shelter, and nesting sites appropriate to your area.
Surveys
By Bob Walton
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
2026 marked the 60th anniversary of the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS)... The late George Crossley, a Dubuque Audubon member, began the survey route ... in 1967.
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I have truly enjoyed the past 23 years of doing this route...
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
2026 marked the 60th anniversary of the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS)... The late George Crossley, a Dubuque Audubon member, began the survey route ... in 1967.
...
I have truly enjoyed the past 23 years of doing this route...
Events, Species Spotlight
By Marty Corfman
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
On Monday, August 24th, I had the pleasure of leading a Chimney Swift Watch at Wartburg Theological Seminary.
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I did my best to answer questions about the fascinating roosting behavior of these wonderful birds.
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These incredible aerialists spend virtually their entire lives in flight, landing only to incubate eggs or roost at night.
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
On Monday, August 24th, I had the pleasure of leading a Chimney Swift Watch at Wartburg Theological Seminary.
...
I did my best to answer questions about the fascinating roosting behavior of these wonderful birds.
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These incredible aerialists spend virtually their entire lives in flight, landing only to incubate eggs or roost at night.
Bluebird Monitoring
By Ken Kiss
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
This year we started monitoring Eastern Bluebirds at the Mines of Spain on April 19th and ended with one final check in late August. We try to monitor weekly during the breeding season but slow down our inspections in August when the nesting activity slows.
[from fall 2026 newsletter]
This year we started monitoring Eastern Bluebirds at the Mines of Spain on April 19th and ended with one final check in late August. We try to monitor weekly during the breeding season but slow down our inspections in August when the nesting activity slows.
News
We are happy to share the 2025 annual Iowa Motus report. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a collaborative global network of automated radio telemetry receivers for tracking small migratory wildlife that have been tagged.
Surveys
By Tony Moline
[repeated in fall 2026 newsletter]
On June 6th, Dubuque Audubon members conducted a breeding bird survey on the Sisters of Saint Francis property in Dubuque.
[repeated in fall 2026 newsletter]
On June 6th, Dubuque Audubon members conducted a breeding bird survey on the Sisters of Saint Francis property in Dubuque.
Spring Species Count
By Tony Moline
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
On Saturday, May 9, Dubuque Audubon conducted its annual spring species count. The count covered various areas in Dubuque and Jackson counties.
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
On Saturday, May 9, Dubuque Audubon conducted its annual spring species count. The count covered various areas in Dubuque and Jackson counties.
Projects
By Mary Leigh
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
Dubuque Audubon purchased four 3-4' eastern white pine and two 2-3' white spruce for approved planting at Mines of Spain SRA.
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
Dubuque Audubon purchased four 3-4' eastern white pine and two 2-3' white spruce for approved planting at Mines of Spain SRA.
Duck Waddle
By Bob Walton
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
March 7th found Sandy and me at the Green Island Channel 4 parking lot around 5:20 a.m. to participate in the Dubuque Audubon’s 47th annual spring waterfowl watch. I have always enjoyed the pre-dawn sounds of the marsh and try to be there as much as an hour before the main group arrives at sunrise.
[from summer 2026 newsletter]
March 7th found Sandy and me at the Green Island Channel 4 parking lot around 5:20 a.m. to participate in the Dubuque Audubon’s 47th annual spring waterfowl watch. I have always enjoyed the pre-dawn sounds of the marsh and try to be there as much as an hour before the main group arrives at sunrise.
Bird Info
By Kari Zelinskas
[from spring 2026 newsletter]
Derogatory expressions such as bird-brain, crazy as a loon, and dumb as a dodo imply birds lack intelligence or common sense. But modern research has debunked that idea...
[from spring 2026 newsletter]
Derogatory expressions such as bird-brain, crazy as a loon, and dumb as a dodo imply birds lack intelligence or common sense. But modern research has debunked that idea...
Species Spotlight
By Kari Zelinskas
[from winter 2025 newsletter]
Meet the elusive Eastern Screech-Owl. Nocturnal, they roost during the day and hunt at dusk and night. Despite the name, Screech-Owls don’t just screech...
[from winter 2025 newsletter]
Meet the elusive Eastern Screech-Owl. Nocturnal, they roost during the day and hunt at dusk and night. Despite the name, Screech-Owls don’t just screech...