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-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Gray Partridge
Perdix perdix
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Killdeer
Solitary Sandpiper
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Sedge Wren
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
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.