Birding Owego Wetlands Complex by Jerry Von Ehwegen and Paul Roisen (2006)
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.
Roadside viewing
Entrance fee
Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Last updated February 13, 2023