by Richard Hollis | Aug 15, 2018 | Plants
On the bird walk this morning [two of us got a walk in between showers, EM walked over to a large sunflower and asked me how tall it was. I estimated 12 1/2 foot tall. It is either Giant Sunflower [Helianthus grosseserratus] or Sawtooth sunflower [Helianthus...
by Richard Hollis | Aug 13, 2018 | Birds
Rare Birds Stimulate Economy by Rick Hollis Two unusual birds are being seen around Iowa, and I want to take a moment to point out that birds like this stimulate the economy as birders from all over the state [and in some cases beyond] drive to see them. The birders...
by Richard Hollis | Aug 5, 2018 | Bugs
Results of the 20th annual Iowa City Butterfly Count by Rick Hollis The 20th annual Iowa City Butterfly Count was held Monday, 7/23. It was shifted from the normal Saturday date because of the weather. Frank Olsen and Chris Edwards conducted the annual Iowa...
