AMANA, Iowa –The Amana Colonies is a prime spot for bird watching, in part due to the 26,000 acres of Amana Society-owned woods and pastureland surrounding the area, as well as the refuge provided by the 170-acre Lily Lake.
Certain species of hawks, orioles and grosbeaks are just a few of the birds that live in the area year-round. Over the years, veteran Amana birder Lanny Haldy has seen 261 different bird species in the Amana Colonies.