Cedar Lake
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Cedar Lake is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Tree Swallow
European Starling
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.