Iowa City Bird Club

Iowa City Butterfly Count
2022-07-23 - 2022-07-24 | IA
July 23, Saturday, Iowa City Butterfly Count. Now in its 24th year, the local count is part of the North American Butterfly Association’s Fourth of July Butterfly Count program.
We’ll visit Kent Park, Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Lake Macbride, and other areas totally as many butterfly species and individuals as we can find.
To participate, contact Chris Edwards by July 20 at 319-430-4732 or credwards@aol.com.

Bird Club Potluck Picnic
2022-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 Hwy 382 NE, Solon, IA 52333, USA
July 17, Sunday, 4p.m. Iowa City Bird Club Potluck Picnic at Lake Macbride. Located at Sailboat Shelter #1 at the north end of Sail Boat Road NE, Solon, near the south shore of the north arm of the lake. Restrooms are nearby. Enjoy the company of old and new birding friends with picnic foods and a beautiful park ambience. Bring a dish to share, your own drink, and table service. An optional bird walk will begin about 6:00 p.m.

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
2022-05-27 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-26 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-25 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-24 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-23 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-20 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-19 06:30 - 08:00, 2022-05-18 06:30 - 08:00 and 15 more dates | Hickory Hill Park, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
April 27 – May 27,Weekdays, 6:30-8:00 a.m. Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks. After a two-year hiatus, WarblerWalks are back! Start your weekdays watching warblers with rotatingleaders Mark Madsen, Chris Edwards, Jason Paulios, Dan Rose, Elliot Stalter,and Mark Brown. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Conklin Lane,off N. Dodge St.

Spring Bird Count 2022
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08 | IA
Spring Migration Count Johnson County Spring Migration Count. This year we’re back to normal protocols after two years of pandemic modifications – we’ll bird in small groups to count as many birds as possible in Johnson County. Species and individual birds are tallied – last year 166 species were recorded. Solo birding is also an option.
Gather for an optional noon sack lunch at North Liberty Community Center. Afternoon birding is encouraged, but optional.
To participate, email coordinator Chris Caster in advance of count day at cjcaster@q.com. Youwill be assigned to a group with a leader who will send details for a meeting time and location. For those doing solo birding, an area will be assigned. For more information visit https://iowacitybirdclub.org/spring-count/.

Field Trip: Cone Marsh
2022-03-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Fin & Feather Inc, 125 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA, United States
Cone Marsh in Louisa County: for Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, andmigrating waterfowl with leader Linda Rudolph. 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 forcold, wind, and wet or muddy trails, and bring a scope if possible.
Meet at the Fin & Feather parking lot,125 Hwy. 1 W in Iowa City. Carpooling is optional and only for those vaccinated for COVID.

Bird Club Meeting
2022-02-17 18:45 - 20:45 | IA
February 17, Thursday, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting. Club: Member Mark Brown will present “Wildlife of Pawnee National Grasslands.” This landscape on the Eastern Plains of Colorado is home to many shortgrass prairie specialties. Mark visited the area in 2021.
Join Zoom Meeting
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CANCELLED Bald Eagle Watch
2022-02-05 09:30 - 12:30 | 501 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241, USA, 501 1st Ave, United States
CANCELLED – Samuel L. Kirkwood Bald Eagle Watch: at the Coralville roller dam walkway next to Iowa River Power Restaurant. The ICBC will provide spotting scopes and help attendees spot eagles and other wildlife.
To help, call or text Karen Disbrow at (319) 430-0315.

Iowa City Christmas Bird Count
2021-12-19 - 2021-12-20 | IA
Iowa City Christmas Bird Count -SAVE THE DATE- More information to follow.
-observation and Feeder watch. More information to follow.
