May Peak for Iowa Birdwatchers Across Shorebirds and Phalaropes
Iowa birdwatchers anticipate a May peak as spring migration reaches peak in late April to early May. Shorebirds like Wilson's and red-necked phalaropes draw attention with rapid feeding, distinctive plumage, and female-led nesting behavior. Prime spots include Sand Point at Hawkeye WMA and Terry Trueblood RA in Johnson County, with habitat weather conditions shaping sightings.
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Iowa
Towa
Sand Point
Hawkeye Wma
Johnson County
Terry Trueblood
Pleasant Creek Sra
Squaw Creek Park
Palisades
Kepler
Linn County
Hickory Hill Park
Sandy
Hoosier Creek
Hawkeye
Cone Marsh
Louisa County
Wilson
Terry Trueblood RA
Prime Iowa spring birding events and tips
This note outlines best light hours for bird photography and lists local birding sites in Johnson and Linn counties. It covers spring warbler displays, upcoming events such as April 24 warbler course, April 29 field trips, Shimek State Forest trip, and the May 12 Spring Migration Count with team participation and contact details.
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Conklin Lane
North
Dodge St
Shimek State Forest
Iowa Ornithologists’ Union
Iowa
Iowabirds
Iowa City
Dan Rose
Fin & Feather
Johnson County
North Liberty Community Center
Chris Caster
Cjcaster
Brandon Caswell
Northeast Iowa fishing reports show slow fishing as snow melts
Iowa DNR notes few reports this week in northeast Iowa with muddy rivers and rising levels. Trout stocking continues as temps reach mid 40s to upper 50s, while channel catfish and white crappie remain slow. Several pools on the Mississippi show rising levels and slow bites across walleye, bass, and sauger amid cloudy water.
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Lowa Dnr
Iowadnr.org
Iowa
Northeast Iowa District
Lake Macbride
Decorah
Maquoketa River
Delaware County
Monticello
Tripoli
Troy Mills
Mississippi River
Lynxville
Guttenberg
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Aspe
Inde
University of Iowa
Marion
Brandon
Gun Club Ponds
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Karen Disbrow
Brandan Caswell
Con
Fishing Report
Coralville Reservoir
Pleasant Creek
Prairie Park Fishery
Iowa River
USGS
Wapsipinicon River
Lansing