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
Redhead
Aythya americana
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Black Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Chipping 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.