Iowa City Bird Club

 Cone Marsh in Louisa County: for Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, andmigrating waterfowl with leader Linda Rudolph. A local favorite not to be missed at this time of year!We’ll stop at several points around the marsh and take a walk on the dike, returning by noon. Dress forcold, wind, and wet or muddy trails, and bring a… Read More Field Trip: Cone Marsh

Thursday March 17, 7:00 PM, ICBC meeting.   We are excited to host Karl Jungbluth, birder and retired meteorologist with the National Weather Service to speak on “Weather, Radar, and Birds.”  Karl's presentation includes websites that provide insight into bird migration. Please note:  Previous Zoom link has been changed, use new one below.    Sign in opens at 6:30,… Read More Bird Club Meeting

Burlington Area and Mississippi River: for spring waterfowl migration.Target birds include ducks, geese, pelicans, Winter Wren, and many more. This is an all-day trip led byBurlington local expert birder Chuck Fuller, with stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and otherhotspots. Walking is usually short distance from frequent stops. We’ll stop for lunch at a nearby… Read More Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River

Otter Creek Marsh - This is a joint field trip with Big Blue Stem Audubon, led by Eric Ollie from Ames. Target birds are migrating ducks, geese, and shorebirds.  Also on our list: sparrows, rails and other marsh birds, including Sandhill Crane.  Trip involves hiking around the marsh from several stopping points. Plan for walking through shallow wet… Read More Field Trip: Otter Creek Marsh