Lake Macbride - North Arm
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Macbride - North Arm is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
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
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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.