Iowa City Bird Club

Spring Migration Count  Johnson County Spring Migration Count. We will bird individually or in small groups to count as many birds as possible across Johnson County. Last year 156 species were recorded. To participate, contact Chris Caster prior to count day at cjcaster@q.com. Visit our website for more information.

Bird Club Meeting via Zoom - Anna Buckardt Thomas, Iowa DNR Avian Ecologist, will present “Trumpeter Swans in Iowa: The Restoration and Research of an Iconic Species.” Learn about the history of Iowa’s Trumpeter Swans, from local extinction to a thriving population. Meeting Recording found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/wc6Tc4396iPUU9jqcXDJLQxmPZ4MuNS0RRSGZGQi6Iukdq6qmwI1QzyALvZq6MKR.iDfwOvOpET2p3Eig Passcode: W7Gtmqh.  

Intro to Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area for beginners and newcomers to learn birding trails and eBird hotspots on south side of Hawkeye Wildlife Area.  Sign Up Here  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BAEAE2BA3FE3-fieldJoin leader Linda Quinn to look for breeding birds as we drive and walk trails at a handful of different locations.   Target birds include Bobwhite, and several species of cuckoos,… Read More Field Trip: Intro to Hawkeye Wildlife Management

Indiangrass Hills in Iowa County for breeding grassland birds.   Leader Mark Brown will guide us through this 640-acre restored prairie which is designated an Important Bird Area. https://www.indiangrasshills.org/igh.php  Expect to see Henslow’s Sparrows, Grasshopper Sparrows, Sedge Wrens, Orchard Orioles, Bobolinks and more.  There will be extensive walking on mowed grass paths which may be wet.  Don’t forget the… Read More Field Trip: Indiangrass Hills in Iowa County for breeding grassland birds.

Bird Walk with leader Rick Hollis. Meet at the Kent Park Conservation Education Center. Participants are limited to 10 people and covid vaccination is required. Please register in advance by contacting Rick.

Kent Park Bird Walk with Rick Hollis   Meet at Kent Park in the parking lot at Conservation Education Center.   Walk with Rick along his patch of mulched and mowed trails.  We’ll spend about two hours observing breeding and migrant birds throughout the seasons.  Group size is limited to 10 people who are COVID vaccinated.  Sign… Read More Kent Park Bird Walk

August14, Saturday, 4:30 PM. ICBC Potluck Picnic at Lake Macbride State Park.  Enjoy the company of old and new birdingfriends as we celebrate the return of group activities. Our picnic shelter isSailboat Shelter #1 on the north arm of Lake Macbride.  Located off the causeway on Sail Road, nearthe boat ramp parking lot with restrooms… Read More Bird Club Potluck Picnic

Kent Park Bird Walk with Rick Hollis. Meet at Kent Park in the parking lot at Conservation Education Center.   Walk with Rick along his patch of mulched and mowed trails.  We’ll spend about two hours observing breeding and migrant birds throughout the seasons.  Group size is limited to 10people who are COVID vaccinated.  Sign up… Read More Kent Park Bird Walk

August22, Sunday, 8:00 AM. Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area for shorebirds and other early fallmigrants. Meet leader Chris Caster at the HWMA parking lot on Swan Lake Road,across from Swan Lake. (GPS coordinates, 41.776081, - 91.675009.) We’ll makeour way around HWA, both driving and hiking. Carpooling is optional and onlyfor those vaccinated for COVID. Some hiking… Read More Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area

August28, Saturday.  Cy-Hawk Big Day ChallengeIt’s the Iowa City Hawkeyes vs.Ames Cyclones, in a competition to find the most bird species in one day.   Gather a team of two or more birders for thisfun birding event.  Solo-birding is alsoan option. New this year:  Our Hawkeyeteam will have five counties to bird in: Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Cedar,… Read More Cy-Hawk Big Day Challenge