Archive for the ‘Naturally Speaking’ Category
Watch out for thin ice this winter
By Steve Lekwa The past week brought sad news that three Iowans have died after falling through thin or possibly weak ice. Even thick ice can become soft when it – Continue reading…
I Otter Get Out Every Day
By Steve Lekwa I recently spent a day working on indoor projects. That’s OK when it’s necessary, but by mid afternoon I felt an increasing need to get out and – Continue reading…
Checking the Duck boxes
By Steve Lekwa Mid-winter is often the time when wood duck boxes are checked and prepared for the next nesting season. Most boxes are over or at least near water, – Continue reading…
Thoughts on wildlife habitat
By Steve Lekwa A couple of friends and I had a reunion of sorts over the weekend. We used to hunt together several times every fall, and though we’ve seen – Continue reading…
‘We’re all in this together!’
By Steve Lekwa Happy New Year! It’s early morning of Caucus Day as this week’s column is being written. 2011 was quite a ride here in Iowa, across the nation – Continue reading…
Eruptions happen in Iowa, too
By Steve Lekwa Eruptions happen in places like Hawaii or some other volcanically active area, right? Not necessarily. Not if you’re a birder. Iowa is experiencing an eruption this winter, – Continue reading…
A good fall for getting work done
By Steve Lekwa I spent part of the morning visiting with some of my old conservation coworkers. It has been a good fall to get outdoor work done, and several – Continue reading…
Enjoy the common, but watch for the unusual
By Steve Lekwa The second shotgun deer season will close on Dec. 18. A few hunters will hang on for the late antlerless deer season that runs until Jan. 29. – Continue reading…
Being thankful for the simple things
By Steve Lekwa Consider the simple stick, if you will. Almost everyone who looks out the window sees millions of them every day, and yet we seldom notice them at – Continue reading…
