Wanatee Park
Iowa · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wanatee Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
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
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
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.