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Why Midwest grasslands are falling silent

Sunrise on the Midwest prairies isn’t what it used to be—these days, the dawn chorus of grassland birds is fading fast. It’s not just nostalgia; scientists are tracking this silence with high-tech sensors and finding that species like meadowlarks and bobolinks are vanishing as farms and towns expand. The loss isn’t just about birdsong—it signals deeper trouble for the land, water, and even local economies. But there’s hope: smarter farming, prairie strips, and community science can help bring back the music. What changes would you support to keep our prairies alive and singing? #Science #Midwest #Grasslands