Dubuque County Conservation
John Deere Marsh
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
This 35 acre cattail marsh complex lies at the confluence of the Little Maquoketa River and the Mississippi River. John Deere Marsh attracts numerous species of shore birds and waterfowl throughout the year making it a favorite area for bird enthusiasts. There is a one and a half mile, crushed limestone hiking trail that provides great access to the entire area. A small, one lane, gravel boat ramp is available for canoes, kayaks, and small vessels to access the Mississippi River. This is an excellent area for viewing wildlife. There is a gravel parking lot, small boat ramp, and 1.5 mile level, crushed limestone hiking trail.
Dubuque County Conservation
Greater Yellowlegs
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Mississippi wetland shorebird.
Dubuque County Conservation
Sandhill Crane
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sandhill crane
Dubuque County Conservation
Trumpeter Swan
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Trumpertor Swans in the Mississippi River off John Deere Marsh.
Dubuque County Conservation
Birding off the Dike!
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Birding can be done by eye, with the aid of binoculars/ spotting scope, camera, or smart phone.
Dubuque County Conservation
Mississippi Views
18714 Riverside Rd
Dubuque, IA
Monday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
John Deere Marsh crushed limestone trail.