Owego Wetland Complex

Owego Wetland Complex

Owego, Iowa 51026

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Tips for Birding

Birding Owego Wetlands Complex by Jerry Von Ehwegen and Paul Roisen  (2006)

About this Location

Important Bird Area.
Incredible Woodbury county weltlands complex SE of Luton, Iowa! Approximately 2 1/2 square miles of recovered agricultural land which continues to be restored and improved.
In southwest Woodbury County-- From I-29 take the Sloan/Hwy. 141 (exit 127) and proceed EAST east ~ 4.5 miles to Franklin Ave. Turn NORTH (left) on Franklin and proceed 3.6 miles to the wetlands. Just over the bridge you will find one of the 6-7 parking lots. Please refer to the IOU Owego Wetlands Complex Site Guide (#17) for detailed instructions.
Wetlands, prairie, some woodlands. Over 220 species of birds have been recorded here
This is a public hunting area.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated February 13, 2023

Owego Wetlands Complex Map
Iowa Ornithologists' Union