Cedar River Crossing - North Access
Iowa · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cedar River Crossing - North Access is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Rock Pigeon 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
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Rock Pigeon
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.