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Where to Bird
United States of America -- Iowa
Discover the top birding locations in Iowa. Find out more about Iowa Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Iowa. Print out a checklist of Iowa birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Iowa. Order books to help you become a better birder in Iowa. Discover links to Iowa Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Iowa before you begin your trip.

State Bird: American Goldfinch

State Checklists:
Thayer Birding Software
Iowa Ornithologists' Union
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Iowa

Species Seen in Iowa: 399

State Ornithological Society:
Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Rare Bird Alerts:
(319) 338-9881   Statewide
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Electronic Mailing Lists:
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http://www.iowabirds.org/main/listserve.asp

Maps:
Iowa
Iowa Maps
Map of Counties

Retail Birding Stores
Travel Guide by City

Birding Links for Iowa:
Birding Festivals
Iowa Birds
Christmas Bird Count Database
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Organizations:
Audubon Chapters in Iowa
   Big Bluestem Audubon Society  Ames
   Loess Hills Audubon Society   Sioux City
The Nature Conservancy - Iowa
Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Iowa City Bird Club

Important Birding Locations in Iowa:
Hot Spots
Iowa Birding Sites
Siouxland Birding Hot Spots   Northwestern Iowa
Upper Mississippi NWR
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges - Iowa

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area
41.38 N   91.39 W
This marshland area is southeast of Iowa City. Look for King and Virginia rails, Sedge Wrens and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. The water levels vary, so you may see lots of waterfowl and shorebirds.

Lake Red Rock
41.39 N   93.00 W
This is where many rare gulls have been seen. In migration you will see loons, grebes and waterfowl. Bald Eagles are easy to see in the winter -- check the river below the dam.

If you would like to recommend a great birding spot in this region, please feel free to contact us at info(at)birding.com. We welcome your suggestions!