Where to see a Northern Short-tailed Shrew in Iowa

The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is recorded in the counties of 68 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Viking Lake State Park
2. Five Ridge Prairie State Preserve
3. Lake Darling State Park
4. Wanata State Park
5. Lake Anita State Park
6. Cold Springs State Park
7. Pilot Grove State Preserve
8. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
9. Echo Valley State Park
10. Brush Creek Canyon State Park
11. Volga River State Recreation Area
12. Waubonsie State Park
13. Maquoketa Caves State Park
14. Bellevue State Park
15. Springbrook State Park
16. Lake Ahquabi State Park
17. Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
18. Woodland Mounds State Preserve
19. Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
20. Palisades-Kepler State Park
21. Pleasant Creek State Park
22. Hanging Bog State Preserve
23. Rock Island Botanical State Preserve
24. Lake Keomah State Park
25. Stone State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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