Situated on a peninsula along the Mississippi River, Nauvoo offers exceptional birdwatching opportunities year-round. Located on the Mississippi River Flyway, the area attracts a wide variety of migratory birds, while waterfowl regularly rest and gather in the wetland preserve at the south end of town. Find out more in our Nauvoo Birdwatching Guide or find out more about birdwatching in Nauvoo below.