Snyder Bend Park
Iowa · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Snyder Bend Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Harris's Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.