Lake Ahquabi/Hooper WA/Annett Nature Center IBA

Lake Ahquabi/Hooper WA/Annett Nature Center IBA

Indianola, Iowa 50125

About this Location

Henslow's Sparrows, as well as Bobolinks, have nested the past few years at Annett although this area has been burned in 2004 so the long-term prognosis in unknown. Other high priority species which are either nesting, or have attempted nesting, in this area include Broad-winged Hawk, Hooded Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Wood Thrush, Black-billed Cuckoo, and American Woodcock. Pileated Woodpecker and Cerulean Warbler have been recorded but breeding status is unknown.

5 miles south of Indianola on Hwy 65/69. Turn right and the main entrance to Lake Ahquabi SP is about one mile. At this intersection go south one half mile to the first right turn. This dead end road takes you to the south part of the state park and the north end of the Hooper Area. Back at the main park entrance, go north to the other park entrance. Almost directly across from this entrance is a parking area for the county's Annett Nature Area and trails. A hawk watch platform is reached from the trail to the southeast. The county Nature Center is a bit further north on the paved road.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

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