Ada Hayden Heritage Park

Iowa · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ada Hayden Heritage Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x albifrons

3/4/2026Bjorkboda Marsh WMA1 observed

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

3/3/2026Myerwood Dr2 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

2/23/2026Ada Hayden Heritage Park (general location)1 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

2/22/2026340th St. at stream crossing4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

233/5/2026

Killdeer

33/5/2026

Snow Goose

83/5/2026

Canada Goose

9773/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Mallard

1013/5/2026

Northern Pintail

103/5/2026

Canvasback

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

63/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

73/5/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

53/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

183/5/2026

Bald Eagle

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/5/2026

American Crow

43/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

European Starling

363/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

43/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ada Hayden Heritage Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ada Hayden Heritage Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ada Hayden Heritage Park?
Notable species at Ada Hayden Heritage Park include Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ada Hayden Heritage Park?
Birding at Ada Hayden Heritage Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ada Hayden Heritage Park?
Ada Hayden Heritage Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.