Iowa City Bird Club

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
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, 2025-05-08 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-09 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-12 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-13 06:30 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) and 8 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/.

IC Bird Club Meeting
2025-05-15 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
May 15th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City:Presentation TBD…..
Join Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: [REDACTED]

IC Bird Club Meeting
2025-05-15 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
May 15, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Neil and Renate Bernstein will present “Bird Tour of Iceland.”
Join Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: [REDACTED]

Field Trip: Cedar River Crossing
2025-05-17 07:30 - 12:00 | 5473 Sutliff Rd NE, Solon, IA, United States
Cedar River Crossing: Target species include migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, and sparrows. Jason Paulios will lead a birding tour of this Johnson County Conservation property, hiking around three miles in open wetland and prairie habitats. Boots are recommended in case of overgrown, potentially damp, paths. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet Jason in the parking lot near the restrooms 5473 Sutliff Rd. NE, Solon

Kent Park Bird Walk
2025-05-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-04 08:00 - 10:00 | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
Bird Hike at F.W. Kent Park: Meet leader Nick Timmer to look for migrating and breeding birds. Hike on mulched and mowed grass trails with some hilly terrain for 1-2 miles. No registration required and loaner binoculars available. Bring water and bug spray.
Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.

Field Trip: Indiangrass Hills
2025-06-07 07:00 - 12:00 | IA
Indiangrass Hills in Iowa County: for breeding grassland birds. Leader Mark Brownwill guide us through this 640-acre restored prairie. Expect to see Henslow’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Sedge Wren, Orchard Oriole, Bobolink, and more. There will be extensive walking on mowed grass paths which may be wet. Don’t forget bug spray and water! Return time is around noon.
Options for meet-up: 7:00 carpool from Kohl’s parking lot, 2795 Commerce Dr, Coralville;7:30 meetup with Mark at Kum & Go, 2177 M Ave., Williamsburg; or 7:45 at Indiangrass Hills, 4549 I Ave.

Deadline to Register for Butterfly Count
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-17 | IA
July 16th – Deadline to Register for Butterfly Count. Contact Chris Edwards at credwards@aol.com. Iowa City Butterfly Count will be held on July 19th. As part of the North American Butterfly Association’s Fourth of July Butterfly Count program, we’ll visit Kent Park, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Lake Macbride, and other areas to tally as many butterflies as we can find.

Iowa City Butterfly Count
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | IA
July 19th, Saturday, Iowa City Butterfly Count. As part of the North American Butterfly Association’s Fourth of July Butterfly Count program, we’ll visit Kent Park, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Lake Macbride, and other areas to tally as many butterflies as we can find.
Must register by July 16th to participate, contact Chris Edwards at credwards@aol.com.
