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
Redhead
Aythya americana
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
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.