Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
McIntosh Woods State Park leads Cerro Gordo County's birding spots with 135 species reported, best in spring. 6 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh Woods State Park | 135 | 3 | 115 | 48 | 85 |
| Clear Lake State Park | 131 | 9 | 83 | 39 | 91 |
| Lime Creek Conservation Area | 111 | 17 | 79 | 56 | 48 |
| Union Hills Waterfowl Production Area | 102 | 0 | 42 | 57 | 48 |
| Mallard Marsh | 90 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 47 |
| Zirbel Slough | 81 | 0 | 41 | 44 | 32 |