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
Least Bittern (Northern)
Botaurus exilis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
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.