Bird Conservation Areas - BCAs encompass at least 10,000 acres of public and/or private lands that includes approximately 30% of the area as key bird habitat. They are coordinated by Iowa Department of Natural resources.
Western Skies Scenic Byway connects the Loess Hills BCA on the west with the Raccoon River Savanna BCA to the east. The BCAs website has bird lists, maps, and more. |
eBird Hot Spots - these places have been identified as having large numbers of species diversity. Click to open an interactive global map and Zoom into western Iowa.
Some of the birding hotspots along the Western Skies Byway counties include:
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