Burlington Area and Mississippi River:   This is an all-day trip led by local Burlington expert birder Chuck Fuller. With spring waterfowl migration underway, the target birds include various species of ducks and geese, as well as pelicans. We’ll also look for songbirds like Winter Wren. Seventy-one species were seen on this trip in 2025! Walking is usually short-distance from frequent car stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and other hotspots. We will stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Dress for cold and wind, and bring a scope if you have one. 

To carpool, meet Karen Disbrow at 6:30 a.m. at the front parking lot of the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City. Alternately, you can meet us at 8 a.m. at the Port of Burlington, 400 Front Street, Burlington.