Ledges State Park
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Ledges State Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Rough-legged Hawk, Bald Eagle, and Red-headed Woodpecker among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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