IBA Site Information

Elk Grove Wildlife Area

Potential IBA

Guthrie County

Directions: From Coon Rapids, go south on county road N50 to 165th street. Continue south, but be on the lookout for signs now.

Description: The following species were seen during the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas project: (1 Endangered Species): Northern Harrier (7 High Priority Species): Broad-winged Hawk, American Woodcock, Black Tern, Wood Thrush, Loggerhead Shrike, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Bobolink.

Criteria for this site
Endangered or threatened species habitat
High conservation priority

Habitats found in this site
Wetland
Woodland
Grassland
Savanna/Shrub
Riparian

Ownership
State
Federal

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