Watch Wildlife

Wildlife Watching in Louisa County




 

If you are interested in watching wildlife, you will find endless opportunities in Louisa County.

 

 

Area/Location

Eagles

Upland birds

Waterfowl

Shorebirds

Herptiles

Other/Notes

Flaming Prairie Park

X

X

X

Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge

X

X

X

X

X

Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area

X

X

raptors, overlook

Cone Marsh Widlife Area

X

X

X

X

sandhill cranes

Horseshoe Bend Divison of Port Louisa NWR

(closed to all uses Sept 15- Nov 30)

X

X

X

X

Indian Slough Wildlife Area

X

X

X

X

eagle nest

Klum Lake Wildlife Management Area

X

X

X

Millrace Flats Wildlife Management Area

X

X

Odessa Wildlife Management Area

X

X

X

X

eagle nests

Eagle Watching

Listed below are some favorite spots for eagle viewing along the Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Viewing is accessible from parking areas unless noted.

Cappy Russell Boat Ramp

Ferry Landing

Fred T. Schwob Boat Ramp

Highway 61 Access

Indian Slough Wildlife Area

(nest visible from parking lot)

Kilpeck Landing

Port Louisa National Wildlife Area

(good viewing from headquarters overlook deck)

River Forks Boat Access