F.W. Kent Park
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
F.W. Kent Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant, and Mourning Dove 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
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.