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
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Bobwhite
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
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.