Hickory Grove Park
Iowa · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hickory Grove Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Bufflehead 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
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
American Crow
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Greater White-fronted Goose
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Pileated Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.