Owego Wetland Complex
Iowa · Midwest
About This Location
Owego Wetland Complex is a productive birding destination in Iowa, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, and Rough-legged Hawk 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
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
Red-headed Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Grasshopper Sparrow
Bobolink
Western Meadowlark
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.