Популяции птиц открытых ландшафтов резко сократились из-за потери мест обитания

The Indiana bat (above) and Allegheny woodrat (below) and are species of concern. (Photos by NPS and USFWS) Grassland bird communities, which include Henslow sparrows, upland sandpipers, northern harriers, Eastern meadowlarks and other ground-nesting species that rely on open, treeless habitats, have suffered some of the most alarming declines due largely to loss of habitat, changing agricultural practices and other impacts. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you can log in here. If you are not and would like to read this and all the other great content OutdoorNews.com has to offer, click here. SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Read this article now. Create a free Outdoor News account. Create a free account below to get instant access to this article, thousands of Outdoor News stories, and our digital editions. Your 1-month trial starts the moment you sign up. Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch. This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition) We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation. Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer! Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better. For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month! Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.