Quad Cities and Mississippi River for gulls, waterfowl, and other winter birds with leader Chris Caster. We’ll stop at locks and dams, riverside parks, and other hotspots like Fairmount Cemetery for winter finches. Walking is usually short-distance from frequent stops. We’ll stop for lunch at a nearby fast-food restaurant, or feel free to bring your lunch. Return… Read More Field Trip: Quad Cities and Mississippi River
February 19, Thursday, 7 p.m. ZOOM Only Meeting. Jim Pease will present “Tropical Biodiversity: Why Should We Care?” This talk draws on Jim’s many trips to Central and South America and carries a message of importance for those of us in the temperate zone. Now retired from Iowa State University, Jim is active speaking, writing, consulting, and leading… Read More IC Bird Club Meeting
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
Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park. In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’llswitch to butterfly walks.Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
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… Read More Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River
March 19th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Elizabeth Miller of the Iowa Grotto, the Iowa Chapter of the National Speleological Society, will present “Bats in Iowa.” Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268705424?pwd=kYUQnL7TBp8dCji6F4KYRFwoTcrF0M.1Meeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: 292775
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: 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/
Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park. In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’llswitch to butterfly walks.Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
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