Terra Park
Iowa · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Terra Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Barred Owl, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.