The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Live Bird Cam brings the vibrant birdlife of the Arboretum’s 170-acre grounds directly to your screen. Focused on the active feeding stations near the Hughes Education Building, it captures a variety of native Iowa species throughout the seasons.
What You Can See
Viewers of the Live Bird Cam can expect to see a rotating cast of beautiful Midwestern birds feasting on seeds, suet, and nectar. Regular visitors to the camera feed include:
• Northern Cardinals: Striking bright red males and warm brown females.
• Finches & Buntings: Including the cheerful American Goldfinch and Indigo Bunting.
• Woodpeckers: Look out for Red-bellied, Downy, and Hairy woodpeckers.
• Nuthatches & Chickadees: Agile foragers that frequently dart in and out.
Location & Context
Located at 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, Iowa, the Arboretum is renowned as a top birding hotspot, with over 40 species occasionally logged during a single morning walk Iowa Arboretum, Boone, Iowa, United States. While you can enjoy the live stream from home, you can also watch the real-life feeding stations in person from the scenic north patio or through the large windows of the Hughes Education Building.