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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
American Robin
House Sparrow
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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.