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Spring birds in Iowa

Iowa's river corridors and tallgrass prairie remnants support migrating waterfowl and grassland birds. During spring, bird activity is shaped by migration and nesting along the Mississippi Flyway.

Where to look

Explore wetland, forest, urban habitat, including DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.

Observation timing

Early morning is usually most productive. Watch woodland edges, flowering gardens, wetlands, and migration stopovers.

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Birds in Iowa