The eastern meadowlark, a fairly common sight for grassland birders ... management of hay fields also can help in Illinois, Pollock said. The birds lay several sets of eggs in the course of ...

The eastern meadowlark, a fairly common sight for grassland birders ... management of hay fields can also help in Illinois, Pollock said. The birds lay several sets of eggs in the course of ...

The nation’s grassland birds, spread across 320 million acres in 14 states, have declined 43% since 1970, more than any other category, and are “in crisis,” according to a report.