Wanatee Park
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Wanatee Park is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Sora
American Coot
Osprey
Eastern Meadowlark
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Robin
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Barred Owl
Birding Tips
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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.