Morningstar airport pits (private property)

Morningstar airport pits (private property)

Des Moines, Iowa 50313

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Tips for Birding

Viewing is from the road only, however there are safe places to pull off.  Geese, swans, ducks, and gulls use these pits in migration, especially in early winter when most open water has frozen and then again in spring.

Birds of Interest

Primarily geese and Trumpeter Swans but also good concentrations of ducks and roosting gulls in some years.

About this Location

Private property viewable only from public road right of ways.  This is an active operation so make sure to keep an eye out for large trucks.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Last updated February 15, 2023