Finding Black-billed Magpie

Black-billed Magpie is occasionally sighted in western Iowa, the eastern extension of its range.  The first Iowa nesting record in 59 years was recorded at the following site in 1997.  Although there are no guarantees that nesting will occur again, this and adjacent areas are prime habitat to peruse.  Again, please remember this is private property and confine birding to the road!

Go north on IA-12 from Sioux City. Between miles #25 and #26 look for 234th ST., turn east, go a bit over 1 mile. Look for the birds around the two man-made dams on the north side of the road. This is private property; you should confine yourself to the road unless you get permission from the Lineberry’s.  If present, the birds are usually easily seen from the road, anyway.