Archives for Grasslands

David Bradley, Bird Studies Canada   As North America’s largest shorebird, the Long-billed Curlew is a stunning emblem of the western grasslands, with its gliding displays and haunting flight call reaching out across the plains in the spring. Despite the attractiveness of this species to the public, the curlew is declining across virtually its entire […]

A new study demonstrates an improved approach to ensure protected areas enhance and conserve biodiversity. The results of the study were used to inform expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

This Conservation Plan includes a prioritized list of actions and needs that will begin to achieve long-term range-wide conservation of Sprague’s Pipits. In addition, several states and provinces have developed objectives and actions designed to address state-wide conservation of Sprague’s Pipits. Updated information on life history and population status are included here in support of this goal.

A status assessment and conservation plan for Henslow’s Sparrow including population goals and prioritized conservation actions.

This conservation plan presents information about Grasshopper Sparrow population status, habitat needs, threats and limiting factors; synthesis of these resources has identified recommended conservation actions, habitat management, research, and education components that will facilitate Grasshopper Sparrow conservation.

by Kelly VanBeek  Despite significant advances in conservation policy and land-use practice, stewards of Midwest grasslands face persistent challenges in sustaining the ecological and economic values of pasture, hayfield, and prairie ecosystems. The Midwest Grasslands Network with support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Midwest Division of Migratory Birds introduced a newly developed resource to […]

A recording of a webinar introducing The Conservation Atlas for Midwest Grasslands (by Andy Forbes, UMGLPV)

Sprague’s Pipit populations have strongly declined due to the extensive conversion of native prairies to agriculture across much of their range.