Iowa City Bird Club

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding I
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2025-03-15 07:30 - 11:30 | IA
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, and bring a scope if you have one.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Fareway parking lot, 2765 Commerce Dr., Iowa City; or at 8:00 a.m. at Casey’s, 302 N Devoe St., Lone Tree. Carpooling is encouraged.

Beginner Field Trip: KENT PARK
2025-03-15 08:00 - 12:00 | 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
2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
2025-03-20 18:45 - 20:30 | 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 seen on her trip.
Join Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beginner Field Trip: CONE MARSH
2025-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 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., Iowa City. From here we carpool to Cone Marsh, 3rd St., Conesville.

Introduction to Birding Course: Birding in Johnson County
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 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/

Beginner Field Trip: LAKE MACBRIDE
2025-03-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 State Hwy 382, Solon, IA, United States
LAKE MACBRIDE Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Targets are water birds and other early spring migrants. We’ll stop at various points around the lake.
Meet at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on the north side of the building, and carpool from there. If you are familiar with Lake Macbride and feel comfortable, you can meet up with us at the Sailboat Shelter 1 parking lot in Lake Macbride State Park around 8:20 a.m.

Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area
2025-03-30 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 at the parking lot of Fareway Grocery, 2765 Commerce Dr, Iowa City. Or meet on site at 8:30 at the north boat ramp of Wiese Slough, 1398 Mohawk Ave., Atalissa.

Introduction to Birding Course: Backyard & Feeder Birds
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BACKYARD AND FEEDER BIRDS CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This session will cover the common birds found in our backyards during the year, and what types of feeders and food to use to attract them.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Field Trip: Two Horse Farm
2025-04-05 08:00 - 09:00 | 2257 Sugar Bottom Rd NE, Solon, IA, United States
Two Horse Farm, 2257 Sugar Bottom Road NE, Solon. This new Johnson County Conservation property (acquired in 2022) features restored prairie and oak-hickory forest with abundant edge habitat. Mary Bowler and Brian Broderick will guide us through their favorite birding spot. More birders discovering this excellent new hotspot will help grow the species list, presently at 75. We’ll look for early spring migrants like Winter Wren, Hermit Thrush, kinglets, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Expect to hike up to 2 miles on mowed paths that may be wet. We’ll finish by noon

Beginner Field Trip: HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA
2025-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Oxford, IA, United States
HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We expect to see ducks, geese, American White Pelicans, and other early spring migrants. Wear boots for walking in wet areas, and bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet at the Swan Lake parking lot (GPS coordinates 41.776081, 91.675009).

Introduction to Birding Course: Birds of Iowa
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BIRDS OF IOWA CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about Summer residents that nest here and birds that migratethrough Iowa in spring and fall.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St NE, Iowa City, IA, United States
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Beginning birder trip forcurrent or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Visit this Iowa City park with great trails forwoodland, prairie, and wetland species.
Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St. NE, Iowa City

IC Bird Club Meeting
2025-04-17 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
April 17th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Mark Bowman will present “The Purple Martin, a Very Large, High-flying Swallow,” including a brief report about unusual Purple Martin nest observations by Don Lund.
Join Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: [REDACTED]

Field Trip: Hawkeye wildlife Management Area
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Oxford, IA, United States
HAWKEYE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA: We expect to see migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, early warblers, and sparrows. Meet leader Jason McCurdy in the parking lot on Swan Lake Road across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108, -91.678314). We’ll carpool our way to several stopping points. Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wetand muddy trails. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet at the Swan Lake parking lot (GPS coordinates 41.776081, 91.675009).

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
2025-04-28 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-29 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-30 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-01 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-02 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-05 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-06 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-07 06:30 - 08:00 and 4 more dates | Hickory Hill Park, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA, United States
April 28 – May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m., Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks. Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders.
Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

Field Trip: Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
2025-05-03 07:00 - 12:00 | IA
Sugar Bottom Recreation Area: Target birds are migrating warblers, sparrows, and breeding summer birds. Join leader Mark Madsen to explore birding at Sugar Bottom. Be prepared for extensive hiking that could be wet or muddy. Parking is limited at our desired trail entrance, so we will be carpooling, not meeting on-site.
Carpool options: 7:00 – Hy-Vee parking lot, 1125 N Dodge St, Iowa City7:15- Mehaffy Bridge Boat Ramp, 2202 Mehaffy Bridge Rd NE, North Liberty

Johnson County Spring Migration Count
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | IA
Johnson County Spring Migration Count: We will bird in small groups to count asmany birds as possible throughout Johnson County. Species and individual birds are tallied – last year 160 species were recorded. Gather for a noon sack lunch at the North Liberty Community Center. Afternoon birding is encouraged, but optional.
To participate in a group, email leader Chris Caster in advance of count day atcjcaster@q.com.
For species data, forms, photos and more information visit https://iowacitybirdclub.org/spring-count/.
