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
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
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.