Urban Park birding habitat

F.W. Kent Park

Iowa · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

F.W. Kent Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant, and Mourning Dove 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

8/23/2026Lake Macbride--South Arm1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

8/23/2026Lake Macbride--South Arm1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

8/19/2026Lake Macbride--South Arm1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

8/19/2026Iowa City City Park1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

8/18/2026Hawkeye WMA--James. NW1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper (solitaria)

Tringa solitaria

8/18/2026Hawkeye WMA--Sand Point1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

8/18/2026Hawkeye WMA--Sand Point1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

8/17/2026F.W. Kent Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/14/2026Hawkeye WMA--James. NW1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

8/13/2026Coralville Lake--Woodpecker Trail2 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

8/12/2026Hawkeye WMA--headquarters area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

28/21/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

28/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/21/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

38/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

28/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

58/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

88/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

18/21/2026

Blue Jay

38/21/2026

American Crow

28/21/2026

Tree Swallow

28/21/2026

Purple Martin

38/21/2026

Barn Swallow

48/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

28/21/2026

American Robin

28/21/2026

American Goldfinch

68/21/2026

Eastern Towhee

28/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

28/21/2026

Indigo Bunting

38/21/2026

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 F.W. Kent Park for birding?
The best months to visit F.W. Kent Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at F.W. Kent Park?
Notable species at F.W. Kent Park include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at F.W. Kent Park?
Birding at F.W. Kent Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at F.W. Kent Park?
F.W. Kent Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.