Sycamore Bottoms
Iowa · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Sycamore Bottoms is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Robin
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Horned Lark
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.