IBA Site Information

Bays Branch Wildlife Area
State IBA
Guthrie County  
Bays Branch Wildlife Area
Directions:  From Panora, go north on Utopia Avenue to 190th street. Turn right (east) onto 190th street and continue east watching for signs.
Description:  The following species were seen during the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas project: (1 Endangered Species): Northern Harrier (5 High Priority Species): Forster's Tern, Black Tern, Black-billed Cuckoo, Loggerhead Shrike, and Bobolink.
Criteria for this site
Endangered or threatened species habitat
High conservation priority
Habitats found in this site
Wetland
Woodland
Grassland
Savanna/Shrub
Ownership
State
Federal