Iowa City Bird Club

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
2025-05-12 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-13 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-14 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-15 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-16 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-19 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-20 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-21 06:30 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 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.

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…..
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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.”
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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, 2025-08-18 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.

Field Trip: POSTPONED Hawkeye Wildlife rescheduled to 8/17
2025-08-10 08:00 - 13:00 | IA
NEW DATE SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th
Field Trip Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area to now be held on SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th

Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
2025-08-17 08:00 - 13:00 | IA
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area: for shorebirds and other early fall migrants.Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wet and muddy trails. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet leader Chris Caster at the HWMA parking lot on Swan Lake Road, across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108, -91.678314). We will carpool our way around Hawkeye, finishing around noon.

Pelican Festival
2025-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 | 2564 Amana Rd NW, Swisher, IA, United States
Pelican Festival at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, near the DNR headquarters at 2564 Amana Road NW, Swisher. A family-friendly event to enjoy and learn about our local migrating American White Pelicans. Get close-up looks at pelicans and other birds through our spotting scopes. Attend outdoor presentations on pelicans, raptors, and more. There will be exhibits by many conservation organizations and face painting for the kids.
https://iowacitybirdclub.org/pelican-festival/

Coralville Lake's Riverwalk Trail
2025-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Coralville Lake’s Riverwalk Trail. We’ll use the flat, paved, short (0.4 mile) trail in the woods along the Iowa River, downstream from the dam. We’ll aim for a slower pace compared to other bird walks. Public restrooms are available nearby, close to the dam.
Target birds include eagles, pelicans, other waterbirds, migrating songbirds, and resident birds such as woodpeckers.
Meet leader Linda Rudolph at the parking lot near the Riverwalk Trail’s start.

Birdability Outing
2025-09-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 601 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA, United States
Birdability Outing Sept 13, 9:30 – 11:00 or drop in anytime. Terry Trueblood Rec Area, Iowa City. Stationary bird-watching with other birders in the outdoor patio of the Lodge. Accessible parking & restrooms & loaner optics.

Fall Potluck
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
September 18, Thursday, 6 p.m. Fall Potluck. Before the first meeting, enjoy a potluck with old and new birding friends. Bring a dish to share and table service. Lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

IC Bird Club Meeting
2025-09-18 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
September 18, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Terry VanDeWalle, author and environmental consultant, will present “The Natural History of Turtles of Iowa.”
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