Where to see a Red-bellied Woodpecker in Iowa

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is regularly recorded in the counties of 73 Iowa state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Maquoketa Caves State Park
2. Bellevue State Park
3. Palisades-Kepler State Park
4. Ledges State Park
5. Big Creek State Park
6. George Wyth Memorial State Park
7. Lake Macbride State Park
8. Rock Creek State Park
9. Clear Lake State Park
10. Lake Manawa State Park
11. Loess Hills State Forest
12. Pammel State Park
13. Holst State Forest
14. Elk Rock State Park
15. McFarlane State Park
16. Swan Lake State Park
17. Woodthrush State Park
18. Echo Valley State Park
19. Nine Eagles State Park
20. Wildcat Den State Park
21. Green Valley State Park
22. Okamanpeedam State Park
23. Walnut Woods State Park
24. Pilot Mound State Forest
25. Wilson Island 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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