Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 297 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Northern Bobwhite
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Pied-billed Grebe
American White Pelican
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.