April 8 – May 2. March Madness (in April) Birding Challenge. Back for a third time! This Big Day tournament will be held on Thursdays through Sundays on successive weekends, starting either April 8 or 15, depending on the number of participants. Each week participants will be matched against another birder and will attempt to… Read More March Madness (in April) Birding Challenge
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 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
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
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
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. … Read More Kent Park Bird Walk
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
ICBC Hawk Watch atStainbrook Preserve: located along Mehaffey Bridge Road just north of SugarBottom Recreation Area. Join us on the hill to watch for migrating raptorsincluding Broad-winged Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, and Red-tailedHawk. Bring a lawn chair and a spotting scope if you have one. Directions: park on the north shoulder pull-offjust east of Mehaffey… Read More Hawk Watch Stainbrook Preserve
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