Iowa City Bird Club

October 21, Thursday, 7 p.m.  Zoom Meeting.  Meet Ryan and Holly Anthony, the new directors of the Iowa Raptor Project, as they dive deep into the mission of the IRP: To connect students and the community to the conservation of birds of prey and their natural habitats through research and education opportunities. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89169310962?pwd=Y01KcnFjSEJwUWFWN1I0N0tIbnJVQT09Meeting ID:… Read More Bird Club Meeting

Cedar River Crossing,  Target species include migrating sparrows, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl. Mark and Deb Rolfes will lead a birding tour of one of Johnson County Conservation’s newest properties.  There will be extensive walking on mowed grass paths which may be wet or muddy.   For safety, wear orange as this area does have public hunting in… Read More Cedar River Crossing

Belgum Grove for waterfowl, finches, and sparrows.  Leader Jason Paulios will guide us through this Bur Oak Land Trust property of wetland and prairie habitat. There will be extensive walking on mowed grass paths which may be wet or muddy.  Meet at 8 a.m. at the Fin & Feather parking lot, 125 Hwy. 1 W,… Read More Belgum Grove

November 18, Thursday, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting.  Everly Eldeen will present “Internshipin Ecuador:  Banding Tropical Birds.”  Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89169310962?pwd=Y01KcnFjSEJwUWFWN1I0N0tIbnJVQT09Meeting ID: 891 6931 0962Passcode: 463551

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