Nahant Marsh
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Nahant Marsh is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Hooded Merganser 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
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
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.