Amana Nature Trail

Tips for Birding

There is limited roadside birding along the short drive to the parking area.

Birds of Interest

Forest birds at any time of the year and warblers and other migrants in the Spring and Fall. This is a good place to check for Acadian Flycatcher.

About this Location

This is a maintained trail system through some nice woods. At the far point it overlooks the Iowa River.

About Iowa River Corridor Bird Conservation Area

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This area is a large cooperative restoration project of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and several other groups. This area consists of both public and private land, and the area that has been or is being restored to grassland, wetland, shrub, or wooded habitat is around 15,000 acres. The Iowa River Corridor supports breeding populations of many grassland and wetland species including Northern Harriers.

Along Iowa River between Tama/Toledo and Amana Colonies.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Linda Rudolph and Iowa River Corridor BCA