Belgum Grove, Bur Oak Land Trust

Belgum Grove, Bur Oak Land Trust

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Tips for Birding

Open fields and one grove of trees. Also a small pond.  

Birds of Interest

Prairie species.

About this Location

A 40 acres of former pasture crossed by Dirty Face Creek, with an apple orchard and a small wetland, restored prairie. Owned and Maintained by the Bur Oak Land Trust.
4 miles west of Hills at 3261 500th Street SW(F62). From E edge of Hills, take Oak Crest Hill Rd N for 0.5 miles Then turn W on 500th Street SW(F62), Procede 3.5 miles to 3261 500th Street SW(F62)
Prairie, small wetland and woodlot and orchard.

Notable Trails

Nice mowed walking trail around the property, with one potentially wet stream crossing that is better with rubber boots.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Linda Rudolph and Iowa Ornithologists' Union