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Cy-Hawk Big Day Challenge
Labor Day Weekend is the Cy-Hawk Big Day Challenge. It’s the Iowa City Hawkeyes (Iowa City Bird Club) vs. Ames Cyclones (Big Bluestem Audubon Society), in a competition to find the most bird species. Birders from across Iowa can participate with either team in the designated area. Last year BBAS found a whopping 142 species to… Read More Cy-Hawk Big Day Challenge
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Pelican Festival
Pelican Festival
Annual Pelican Festival. View these magnificent birds through provided scopes. Attend lectures and view booths of local and state wildlife organizations. Location: 2564 Amana Road NW, Swisher events are free. For more information see below:
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Bird Club Meeting
Bird Club Meeting
September15, Thursday, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting. LukeHart of The R.A.R.E. Group will present “Hawks and Owls Seen More Commonlyduring Migration and the Winter Season.”Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89571321474?pwd=eWg3R2FGaERWUXQ3VUFtR2pleVQwUT09Meeting ID: 895 7132 1474Passcode: 295742
Bird Club Meeting and Lecture: Virtual
Bird Club Meeting and Lecture: Virtual
Our speaker will be Luke Hart, of The R.A.R.E. Group. R.A.R.E. stands for Raptor Advocacy Rehabilitation and Education. The R.A.R.E. Group is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of birds of prey throughout Iowa. Luke’s presentation will be about hawks and owls seen more commonly during migration and the winter season. More on the… Read More Bird Club Meeting and Lecture: Virtual
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Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Fall Meeting
September 16-18, Friday-Sunday. Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Fall Meeting at Camp Abe Lincoln near the Quad Cities. See birds in Scott County and connect with birders from around the state. The weekend includes field trips on Saturday and Sunday mornings, presentations on Saturday afternoon, and a keynote speaker at the Saturday evening meal.Field trip destinations include Big Sand,… Read More Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Fall Meeting
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Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
September 18, Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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… Read More Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
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Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area
Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area
September24, Saturday, 7:45 a.m. Pike Run Wildlife Area for sparrows, raptors, and other fall migrants. Explore this area in Muscatine County with leader Mark Madsen. Habitat includes wetlands and woodlands, so be prepared for wet/muddy and uneven mowed trails. Meet at the Fin & Feather parking lot, 125 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City. Return time will… Read More Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area
Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area
Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area
September24, Saturday, 7:45 a.m. Pike Run Wildlife Area for sparrows, raptors, and other fall migrants. Explore this area in Muscatine County with leader Mark Madsen. Habitat includes wetlands and woodlands, so be prepared for wet/muddy and uneven mowed trails. Meet at the Fin & Feather parking lot, 125 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City. Return time will… Read More Field Trip: Pike Run Wildlife Area