Lake Manawa
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Manawa is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Least Bittern (Northern)
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.