Jensen Marsh
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Jensen Marsh is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Ring-necked Pheasant
Sora
American Coot
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Pied-billed Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.