Hero for a Day: Restoring Iowa Upland Bird Habitat

Come out to the heartland of the U.S.A.–Oskaloosa, Iowa–and watch a crew of concerned and dedicated hunters turn a former...

By Editors | Published Aug 16, 2011 5:28 PM

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Come out to the heartland of the U.S.A.–Oskaloosa, Iowa–and watch a crew of concerned and dedicated hunters turn a former strip mine into a good home for upland birds.

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