Amana - Lily Pond
Iowa · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Amana - Lily Pond is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 210 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
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
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x rubripes
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.