Iowa City Bird Club

Iowa City Christmas Bird Count -SAVE THE DATE- More information to follow.-observation and Feeder watch. More information to follow.

EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - Tailwater Riverwalk Trail: for Bald Eagles, gulls, and winter residents with leader Elizabeth Aubrey. This ¼-mile paved, accessible trail below the Coralville Dam offers multiple habitats including river, woodland edge, and wet forest bottomland. It’s one of our best spots for viewing large congregations of wintering Bald… Read More CANCELLED -Field Trip: Tailwater Riverwalk Trail

 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 Freeze Fest at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: A family friendly outdoor exploration event that includes games, winter hiking, survival skill building, crafts, andbird watching. And weather permitting, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Marshmallow roasting and hotchocolate will be available. The ICBC will staff spotting scopes for attendees. To help, call or text KarenDisbrow at (319)… Read More Freeze Fest

Quad Cities and Mississippi River for gulls, waterfowl, and other birds on the Mississippi River. 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 restaurant. Return time is mid- afternoon. Dress for cold… Read More Field Trip: Quad Cities and Mississippi River

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 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84989661537?pwd=S2F2aHdpTDY5WHRlcENRVmY2SVM1UT09 Meeting ID: 849 8966 1537 Passcode: 655341

 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… Read More Field Trip: Cone Marsh

Thursday March 17, 7:00 PM, ICBC meeting.   We are excited to host Karl Jungbluth, birder and retired meteorologist with the National Weather Service to speak on “Weather, Radar, and Birds.”  Karl's presentation includes websites that provide insight into bird migration. Please note:  Previous Zoom link has been changed, use new one below.    Sign in opens at 6:30,… Read More Bird Club Meeting

Burlington Area and Mississippi River: for spring waterfowl migration.Target birds include ducks, geese, pelicans, Winter Wren, and many more. This is an all-day trip led byBurlington local expert birder Chuck Fuller, with stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and otherhotspots. Walking is usually short distance from frequent stops. We’ll stop for lunch at a nearby… Read More Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River

Otter Creek Marsh - This is a joint field trip with Big Blue Stem Audubon, led by Eric Ollie from Ames. Target birds are migrating ducks, geese, and shorebirds.  Also on our list: sparrows, rails and other marsh birds, including Sandhill Crane.  Trip involves hiking around the marsh from several stopping points. Plan for walking through shallow wet… Read More Field Trip: Otter Creek Marsh