Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area

Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area

Mount Auburn, Iowa 52313

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Tips for Birding

You can scope from the gravel road or parking lot for waterfowl and shorebirds. 

Birds of Interest

Upland Sandpipers. Waterfowl. Shorebirds are good when the mudflats are exposed.  Grassland birds.  Short-eared owls in winter and Northern Harriers in migration. 

About this Location

This property was acquired about 2 years ago. A 10 acre wetland was constructed and prairie plantings have recently been done.  It’s only going to get better! 

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Wendy VanDeWalle

Last updated June 6, 2023