Cedar Lake
Iowa · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cedar Lake is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
European Starling
Lesser Scaup
Bald Eagle
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Common Merganser
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.