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.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Dickcissel
Ring-necked Pheasant
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
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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