Bird point count and covariate data from wetland easements in Iowa, 2007-2009 and 2022-2023 (ver. 2.0, May 2025)

This dataset contains records from bird point count and vegetation surveys conducted at 55 sites in 2007-2009 and 52 sites in 2022-2023. Sites were enrolled in wetland easement programs (e.g., Wetlands Reserve Program). There were 7-10 points per property. Bird surveys were conducted between May 15 and July 31 each year. Vegetation data were collected between mid-July and early September each year and only includes the percent cover of woody plants from quadrat surveys. Also included in this dataset are environmental covariates for bird surveys.