Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant, and Rock Pigeon 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
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Myiarchus tuberculifer
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Eastern Kingbird
Dickcissel
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Barn Swallow
Sedge Wren
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Bell's Vireo
Field Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Red-headed Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Gray Catbird
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.
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