Locations in Polk County, Iowa
Species in Polk County
Common Species in Polk County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Polk County
Explore 46 documented locations in Polk County, Iowa. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (33 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Polk County's natural heritage.