Linwood Cemetery

About this Location

This is the go-to spot in winter to look for irruptive finches, such as Pine Siskin, crossbills, and redpolls, because of the large stand of tamarack (larch) trees that attract them. Great Horned Owl is sometimes flushed from the large spruce trees along the north edge of the cemetery, and Golden-crowned Kinglets sometimes overwinter. At times other than winter, it usually is not worth a visit.
Take E. 22nd St. and turn left on Windsor Avenue; after a half mile, the cemetery is on the right. This is a private cemetery, so park along Windsor Ave. and walk in.
Cemetery with tall conifers.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union