IBA Site Information

Pine Creek WMA and Iverson Bottoms WMA
Potential IBA
Allamakee County  
Directions:  Maps and directions to Pine Creek and Iverson Bottoms WMAs are found at the following DNR page. http://www.iowadnr.com/wildlife/wmamaps/pubh1ab.html
Description:  Iverson Bottoms WMA consists of wooded bluffs, streamside woods, and second growth overlooking the Upper Iowa River. Pine Creek WMA, found along a nearby wooded tributary, features similar habitat but includes more extensive oak woodland and open grassy areas. The two properties total 964 acres, and there is a small patch of private land in between. Criteria species recently detected during the breeding season are American Woodcock, Cerulean Warbler, and Wood Thrush. These species are all of high conservation priority. Broad-winged Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, and Kentucky Warbler summer at a similar site (Coon Creek/Upper Iowa River Complex) and are among the criteria species that may also breed at Pine Creek/Iverson Bottoms. Additional birds of interest found here in summer include Ruffed Grouse, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue-winged Warbler, Ovenbird, and Scarlet Tanager.
Criteria for this site
High conservation priority
Habitats found in this site
Woodland
Savanna/Shrub
Riparian
Ownership
State
Iowa Audubon

Birds of Iowa

  • Northern Pintail
    © Doug Harr
  • Western Meadowlark
    © Doug Harr
  • Least Sandpiper
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Kingbird
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow-headed Blackbird
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern House Wren
    © Doug Harr
  • Downy Woodpecker
    © Doug Harr
  • House Finch
    © Doug Harr
  • Belted Kingfisher
    © Doug Harr
  • Red-eyed Vireo
    © Doug Harr
  • Mississippi Kite
    © Doug Harr
  • Pine Siskin
    © Doug Harr
  • Hermit Thrush
    © Doug Harr
  • Song Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Yellowthroat
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Bluebird
    © Doug Harr
  • Cedar Waxwing
    © Doug Harr
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    © Doug Harr
  • Indigo Bunting
    © Doug Harr
  • Gray Partridge
    © Doug Harr
  • Fox Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern Shoveler
    © Doug Harr
  • Ruby-crowned Kinglet
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Wood-Pewee
    © Doug Harr
  • Turkey Vulture
    © Doug Harr
  • Merlin
    © Doug Harr
  • Dickcissel
    © Doug Harr
  • Ring-billed Gull
    © Doug Harr
  • American Redstart
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow-billed Cuckoo
    © Doug Harr
  • Pine Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Pied-billed Grebe
    © Doug Harr
  • American White Pelican
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Nighthawk
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue Jay
    © Doug Harr
  • Sora
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern Cardinal
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Towhee
    © Doug Harr
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    © Doug Harr
  • Tufted Titmouse
    © Doug Harr
  • Winter Wren
    © Doug Harr
  • Prairie Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Ring-necked Pheasant
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow-breasted Chat
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue-winged Teal
    © Doug Harr
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    © Doug Harr
  • Lesser Yellowlegs
    © Doug Harr
  • Rose-breasted Grosbeak
    © Doug Harr
  • Black-billed Magpie
    © Doug Harr
  • Barred Owl
    © Doug Harr
  • Tree Swallow
    © Doug Harr
  • American Goldfinch
    © Doug Harr
  • Lesser Scaup
    © Doug Harr
  • Scarlet Tanager
    © Doug Harr
  • Mourning Dove
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Gallinule
    © Doug Harr
  • American Bittern
    © Doug Harr
  • Lark Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Trumpeter Swan
    © Doug Harr
  • Great Blue Heron
    © Doug Harr

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