Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Van Buren County, Iowa
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park leads Van Buren County's birding spots with 124 species reported, best in spring. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey-Keosauqua State Park | 124 | 9 | 120 | 62 | 51 |
| Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area | 98 | 1 | 94 | 18 | 6 |
| Fox River Wildlife Management Area | 97 | 0 | 82 | 37 | 26 |
| Shimek State Forest (Plymouth) | 71 | 0 | 70 | 10 | 0 |