Nauvoo is for the birds!

Bring your binoculars, take your time, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Nauvoo—where the Mississippi River and the birds that follow it are always part of the story.

Birdwatching in Nauvoo

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.

Nauvoo is for the birds!

Spring Migration Along the Mississippi River FlywayEach spring, the Mississippi River becomes a living highway in the sky. Millions of birds travel north along the Mississippi River Flywa...
Birding with Kids in Nauvoo: What to Look and Listen ForBirdwatching is a wonderful way for families to explore Nauvoo together. You don’t need special equipment or expert knowledge—just curio...
Quiet Corners: Lesser-Known Birding Spots Around NauvooWhile Nauvoo’s historic sites and riverfront draws many visitors, some of the town’s most rewarding birdwatching happens in its quieter ...
Summer Songbirds of NauvooSummer in Nauvoo brings a softer, more intimate kind of birdwatching. The rush of spring migration has passed, and many birds have settl...
Why Scenic River Turnouts Are Perfect for Spotting Water... Some of the best birdwatching near Nauvoo doesn’t happen high on the bluffs, but at their base, where the Mississippi River widens, curr...
Top Five Birdwatching Locations in NauvooTop five birdwatching locations in Nauvoo.
Fall Migration: Why Autumn Is a Hidden Gem for BirdwatchersWhile spring often gets the spotlight, autumn is a hidden gem for birdwatching in Nauvoo. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and dramati...
Birdwatching Where History HappenedNauvoo is a place where history and nature are inseparable. While visitors often come to walk historic streets, tour museums, and explor...
A Perfect Birding Weekend in NauvooNauvoo is a unique place where birdwatching fits naturally into a weekend of history, dining, and relaxation. Set along the Mississippi ...
Winter Birding in NauvooWinter is one of the most rewarding—and often overlooked—times for birdwatching in Nauvoo. As ice forms on surrounding waterways, open s...
Bald Eagles in Nauvoo: Nesting, Fishing, and Year-Round ... Few wildlife experiences capture the imagination quite like seeing a bald eagle in the wild. In Nauvoo, these iconic birds are not a rar...
Birding the Nauvoo Riverwalk: What You Might See Each SeasonStretching along the Mississippi River, the Nauvoo Riverwalk is one of the most accessible and rewarding places to watch birds in town. ...