Credit Island Park
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Credit Island Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Cackling 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
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.