Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Cardinal Marsh Wildlife Management Area leads Winneshiek County's birding spots with 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Marsh Wildlife Management Area | 165 | 8 | 144 | 88 | 53 |
| Palisades Park | 113 | 44 | 92 | 75 | 73 |
| Lake Meyer | 104 | 24 | 79 | 58 | 66 |
| Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve | 103 | 37 | 91 | 51 | 55 |
| Birding spot near Decorah | 78 | 15 | 59 | 53 | 16 |