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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Gray Partridge
Perdix perdix
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Green Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
American Redstart
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
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.