Iowa City Bird Club

Come see American White Pelicans during their annual migration stopover!  The will be education tents, some items for sale, face painting, and snacks and food for sale by the Boy Scouts.  Spotting scopes will be available to help you see these majestic birds.  All activities are free and open to everyone.  You need not be… Read More Pelican Festival!

Bird Walk with leader Rick Hollis. Meet at the Kent Park Conservation Education Center

Gather on the patio of our new meeting venue, an hour before the September meeting for a potluck meal. Family and friends are welcome too! Bring a potluck dish to share and table service for yourself. Lemonade and iced tea will be provided.

Note our new meeting location: Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE.  “Salineño Bird Preserve – Will It Be There Next Year?” by Lois Hughes and Merle Inhe, club members and docents at this preserve along the Rio Grande River in Texas. Brandon Caswell will also speak about raptor identification.

Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones, Iowa City Bird Club vs. Ames Big Bluestem Audubon to see who can find the most bird species in one day! Join a team and register for this event by 6 p.m. September 21 with Karen Disbrow, k_disbrow@yahoo.com or 319-430-0315.

Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve, located along Mehaffey Bridge Road just north of Sugar Bottom Recreation Area. Join us on the hill to watch for migrating raptors including Broad-winged Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk. Bring a lawn chair and a spotting scope if you have one.

Bird Walk with leader Rick Hollis. Meet at the Kent Park Conservation Education Center.