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Brown's Woods - Polk County
GPS Coordinates:
41.5462314, -93.7084007
Management:
County
Description:
This county preserve is upland timber along the south banks of the Raccoon River. Amenities are few and trails may be steep but the birding is great.
Habitat:
Upland timber that often hosts many otherwise difficult to find birds such as Summer Tanager and Pileated Woodpecker.
Directions:
From I-235 inn West Des Moines: Take the 63rd St exit, and head south for about 3 miles to Brown's Woods Dr. Take a right at the stoplight and follow the signs.
Birding Guide:
Site Guide for Brown's Woods
Important Bird Area:
IBA Entry for Brown's Woods
Amenities
Restrooms
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Parking
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