The Best Birding trips in Davenport, Iowa

Pete Petersen's Wild Bird Shop is a charming store located at 1108 Jersey Ridge Road in Davenport, Iowa. This shop specializes in all things related to wild birds, offering a wide selection of feeders, houses, baths, and accessories to attract and care for our feathered friends. Whether you are a seasoned bird enthusiast or a beginner looking to start birdwatching, Pete Petersen's Wild Bird Shop has everything you need to create a welcoming environment for birds in your backyard. Visit us today and discover the joy of birdwatching!

The Nahant Marsh Education Center is a 382-acre preserve located in southwest Davenport, Iowa. It is part of a larger 513-acre wetland complex bordered by the Mississippi River, Interstate 280, and Highway 22. The center offers a variety of environmental education programs for people of all ages, focusing on midwest ecosystems, conservation, and stewardship. Research projects, such as water quality testing and turtle population monitoring, guide their management practices. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon (extended to 3 p.m. from April through October). Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, accessible from the front parking lot if the main gate is locked. There is no fee to visit the Marsh.