Letter: Funding needed to protect declining species
inforum - The western meadowlark’s bright yellow belly, dark chevron at its neck, and its flute-like trill make it one of the most recognizable of North Dakota birds. But meadowlarks are not as easy to find in our grasslands and prairies as they once were. This iconic bird, listed as the North Dakota state bird in 1947, has declined precipitously over the past 50 years.