This year, the official arrival of spring seemed to coincide nicely with the disappearance of the ice from many of our local lakes and ponds. Last weekend, while collecting ambient nature sounds for ...

As you drive past lakes, ponds, or even just roadside puddles, this is the time of year when you keep your eyes peeled for the sight of a male wood duck. Surprisingly small, these ducks are absolutely ...

Ankeny city officials have closed off a section of Centennial Park to let a mama duck hatch her eggs in peace. A social media post announcing the closure quickly had people sounding off in the ...