Iowa City Bird Club

Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River
2026-03-07 06:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
Burlington Area and Mississippi River: This is an all-day trip led by local Burlington expert birder Chuck Fuller. With spring waterfowl migration underway, the target birds include various species of ducks and geese, as well as pelicans. We’ll also look for songbirds like Winter Wren. Seventy-one species were seen on this trip in 2025! Walking is usually short-distance from frequent car stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and other hotspots. We will stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Dress for cold and wind, and bring a scope if you have one.
To carpool, meet Karen Disbrow at 6:30 a.m. at the front parking lot of the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City. Alternately, you can meet us at 8 a.m. at the Port of Burlington, 400 Front Street, Burlington.

IC Bird Club Meeting
2026-03-19 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
March 19th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Elizabeth Miller of the Iowa Grotto, the Iowa Chapter of the National Speleological Society, will present “Bats in Iowa.” Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268705424?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: [REDACTED]

Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area
2026-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 1398 Mohawk Ave, Atalissa, IA, United States
Wiese Slough Wildlife Area in Muscatine County. Target species include ducks, geese, Trumpeter Swan, and returning songbirds. We will drive to several viewing locations within the wildlife area and take short hikes to find passerines. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. We’ll finish by noon.Meet leader Linda Quinn at 8 a.m. to carpool from south side of Iowa City at the parking lot of Fareway Grocery, 2765 Commerce Dr, Iowa City. Or meet on site at 8:30 at the north boat ramp of Wiese Slough, 1398 Mohawk Ave., Atalissa.

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding I
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING I CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This will include field identification of birds, field guides, and equipment every birder needs. No registration required, just come!
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Kent Park Bird Walk
2026-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park. In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’llswitch to butterfly walks.
Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.

Beginner Field Trip: KENT PARK
2026-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
KENT PARK Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We will explore the trails in this park looking for migrating songbirds and resident woodland birds.
Meet at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park, 2048 Hwy. 6 NW, Oxford

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding II
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING II CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This will include e-birding apps, and birdsong ID.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: TERRY TRUEBLLOD RECREATION AREA
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 601 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA, United States
TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA: Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the course. Visit this popular Iowa City park and nearby SycamoreGreenway. The lake at Terry Trueblood hosts migrating ducks with a surrounding accessible trail where we’ll see a variety of returning breeding birds. A short drive away is Sycamore Greenway trail with shrub and prairie habitat that attracts grassland birds such as sparrows, Sandhill Cranes, and Brown Thrasher.
Meet outside the lodge at Terry Trueblood, 579 McCollister Blvd., Iowa City.

Introduction to Birding Course: Birding in Johnson County
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: WHERE TO BIRD IN JOHNSON COUNTY CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about well-known, lesser-known, and secret places to watch and study nature in and around Johnson County,
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: LAKE MACBRIDE
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 State Hwy 382, Solon, IA, United States
LAKE MACBRIDE Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Targets are water birds and other early spring migrants. We’ll stop at various points around the lake.
Meet at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on the north side of the building, and carpool from there. If you are familiar with Lake Macbride and feel comfortable, you can meet up with us at the Sailboat Shelter 1 parking lot in Lake Macbride State Park around 8:20 a.m.

Introduction to Birding Course: Backyard & Feeder Birds
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BACKYARD AND FEEDER BIRDS CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This session will cover the common birds found in our backyards during the year, and what types of feeders and food to use to attract them.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Oxford, IA, United States
HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We expect to see ducks, geese, American White Pelicans, and other early spring migrants. Wear boots for walking in wet areas, and bring a spotting scope if you have one.
We’ll carpool from the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on the north side of the building.

Introduction to Birding Course: Birds of Iowa
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BIRDS OF IOWA CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about Summer residents that nest here and birds that migratethrough Iowa in spring and fall.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St NE, Iowa City, IA, United States
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Visit this Iowa City park with accessible paved trails for woodland, prairie, and wetland species.
Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St. NE, Iowa City
