Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Madison County, Iowa
Jensen Marsh leads Madison County's birding spots with 181 species reported, best in spring. 6 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Marsh | 181 | 16 | 170 | 87 | 57 |
| Badger Creek Wildlife Area | 116 | 18 | 91 | 43 | 41 |
| Pammel State Park | 108 | 18 | 91 | 58 | 69 |
| Goeldner Woods | 96 | 0 | 84 | 59 | 22 |
| Middle River Park | 75 | 16 | 64 | 18 | 32 |
| Cedar Bridge Park | 60 | 11 | 43 | 17 | 34 |