Urban Park birding habitat

Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road

Iowa · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

8/22/2026Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

8/21/2026Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

8/19/2026Eagle Point (Grant Co.)1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

8/17/2026Eagle Point Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

8/17/2026Eagle Point Park1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

8/17/2026Eagle Point (Grant Co.)1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

8/14/2026A.Y. McDonald Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

28/23/2026

Mourning Dove

18/23/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Sandhill Crane

28/23/2026

Green Heron

28/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Bald Eagle

18/23/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

28/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

18/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/23/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/23/2026

Gray Catbird

18/23/2026

House Sparrow

38/23/2026

House Finch

28/23/2026

American Goldfinch

38/23/2026

Baltimore Oriole

18/23/2026

Common Grackle

18/23/2026

Tennessee Warbler

18/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road for birding?
The best months to visit Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road?
Notable species at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road include Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road?
Birding at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road?
Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.