Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Tama County, Iowa
Hickory Hills Park leads Tama County's birding spots with 156 species reported, best in spring. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hills Park | 156 | 34 | 140 | 63 | 74 |
| Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (east) | 113 | 21 | 92 | 39 | 50 |
| Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area | 104 | 21 | 76 | 54 | 12 |
| Iowa River Corridor Wildlife Management Area | 90 | 9 | 72 | 23 | 8 |
| Union Grove Lake | 90 | 9 | 76 | 33 | 15 |