Beginner Field Trip: WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St NE, Iowa City, IA, United States
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Beginning birder trip forcurrent or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Visit this Iowa City park with great trails forwoodland, prairie, and wetland species.
Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St. NE, Iowa City

IC Bird Club Meeting
2025-04-17 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
April 17th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Mark Bowman will present “The Purple Martin, a Very Large, High-flying Swallow,” including a brief report about unusual Purple Martin nest observations by Don Lund.
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Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: [REDACTED]

Field Trip: Hawkeye wildlife Management Area
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Oxford, IA, United States
HAWKEYE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA: We expect to see migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, early warblers, and sparrows. Meet leader Jason McCurdy in the parking lot on Swan Lake Road across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108, -91.678314). We’ll carpool our way to several stopping points. Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wetand muddy trails. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet at the Swan Lake parking lot (GPS coordinates 41.776081, 91.675009).

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
2025-04-28 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-29 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-30 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-05-01 06:30 - 08:00, 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 and 12 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
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
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…..
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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 | 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.
