Greenbelt Lake
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Greenbelt Lake is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.