Urban Park birding habitat

Hickory Hill Park

Iowa · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Hickory Hill Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

8/17/2026Cedar River Crossing--North Access1 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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

28/23/2026

Cooper's Hawk

18/23/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

28/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

48/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

58/23/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

78/23/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

18/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

28/23/2026

Blue Jay

28/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

88/23/2026

Tufted Titmouse

18/23/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

78/23/2026

Northern House Wren

18/23/2026

Carolina Wren

18/23/2026

Gray Catbird

58/23/2026

Eastern Bluebird

48/23/2026

American Robin

18/23/2026

House Sparrow

88/23/2026

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 Hickory Hill Park for birding?
The best months to visit Hickory Hill Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hickory Hill Park?
Notable species at Hickory Hill Park include Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hickory Hill Park?
Birding at Hickory Hill Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Hickory Hill Park?
Hickory Hill Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.