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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Gray Partridge
Perdix perdix
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
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.