IC Bird Club Meeting

 February 20, Thursday, 7 p.m. ZOOM Meeting. We will show the film Fluddles, a follow-up to The Magic Stump that chronicles the wildlife of agricultural wetlands of Illinois. Sometimes simply described as “big puddles,” fluddles appear in the spring and fall and provide habitat and forage for adversity of waterfowl and shorebird speciesJoin Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=bZQ0yzk1JjhDNXCJQJ83TWwWObOI9b.1Meeting ID:… Read More IC Bird Club Meeting

Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River

Fin & Feather Inc, 125 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA , United States

Burlington Area and Mississippi River: for spring waterfowl migration. Target birds include ducks, geese, pelicans, Winter Wren, and many more. Fifty-five species were seen in 2024! This is an all-day trip led by Burlington local expert birder Chuck Fuller. Walking is usually short distance from frequent stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and other hotspots. We will stop… Read More Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding I

Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE Iowa City, IA, United States

Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING I CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This will include field identification of birds, field guides, and equipment every birder needs.  No registration required, just come!Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Field Trip: Cone Marsh

Cone Marsh in Louisa County for Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, and migrating waterfowl with leader Fawn Bowden. A local favorite not to be missed at this time of year! We’ll stop at several points around the marsh and take a walk on the dike, returning by noon. Dress for cold and windy weather and wet or muddy trails,… Read More Field Trip: Cone Marsh

Beginner Field Trip: KENT PARK

F.W. Kent Park Oxford, IA, United States

KENT PARK  Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We will explore the trails in this park looking for migrating songbirds and resident woodland birds. Meet at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park, 2048 Hwy. 6 NW, Oxford

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding II

Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE Iowa City, IA, United States

Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING II CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This will include e-birding apps, and birdsong ID.Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

IC Bird Club Meeting

IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE Iowa City, IA, United States

March 20th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Club member Linda Rudolph will present “Amazing Birds of East Africa.” Linda has enjoyed travelling all her life, and visited Africa for the third time in spring of 2024.She will cover the birds and mammals… Read More IC Bird Club Meeting

Beginner Field Trip: CONE MARSH

Cone Marsh State Wildlife Management Area Conesville, IA, United States

CONE MARSH: Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Cone Marsh is an excellent place to view migrating ducks, geese, Sandhill Cranes, and other water birds. Wear boots for walking in wet areas, and bring a spotting scope if you have one. Meet at Fareway parking lot, 2765 Commerce Dr.,… Read More Beginner Field Trip: CONE MARSH

Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

1398 Mohawk Ave Atalissa, IA, United States

Wiese Slough Wildlife Area in Muscatine County. Target species include ducks, geese, Trumpeter Swan, and returning songbirds. We will drive to several viewing locations within the wildlife area and take short hikes to find passerines. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. We’ll finish by noon.Meet leader Linda Quinn at 8 a.m. to carpool from south side of Iowa City… Read More Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

Introduction to Birding Course: Birding in Johnson County

Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE Iowa City, IA, United States

Introduction to Birding Course: WHERE TO BIRD IN JOHNSON COUNTY CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about well-known, lesser-known, and secret places to watch and study nature in and around Johnson County,Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/