roughleggedhawk

Rough Legs

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It’s always a treat to see Rough-Legged Hawks in the around here. They come from the far north, nesting on the open arctic tundra ground and only migrate into Iowa when a chill comes to the air. This bird got its name from having feathered legs…only its toes and talons are exposed. It also comes … Read more

Winter Rough Legged Hawk

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Iowa is rich in greenery, mostly due to corn and bean crops, in the summer time.  We have some nice timbers too, but when fall comes, the landscape will change dramatically.  Gone are the field crops and what’s left is something akin to a barren tundra.  And that’s  probably why we see a fair number … Read more