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CY-Hawk Birding Challenge
It’s the Hawkeyes (Iowa City Bird Club) vs. the 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’s final tally was Iowa City Bird Club150, Big Bluestem Audubon Society 137. Back by popular demand this… Read More CY-Hawk Birding Challenge
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Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
Directions: park on the north shoulder pull-off just east of Mehaffey Bridge. Look for the Stainbrook Preserve sign and follow the short path up the hill. For a map, go here http://www.iowacitybirdclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Map-1Hawkwatch.gif
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IC Bird Club Meeting
IC Bird Club Meeting
September 21st, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Kent Park CEC: Bird bander Mark Bowman will present "Passerine Molt and Birding by Feather." Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908849527?pwd=MDNjeEZiMFdIYmVscDBIK3Bsc2dPdz09Meeting ID: 879 0884 9527Passcode: 756436 Meeting starts at 7:00pm. Please sign in early so we are ready to go at 7:00pm.
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Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Fall Meeting
September 22-24, Friday-Sunday. Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Fall Meeting at Cedar Falls. The keynote speaker is author Jon Dunn, who will give an expert talk on shorebird identification. Field trips will be held Saturday and Sunday mornings, with presentations Saturday afternoon and a banquet and keynote Saturday evening. For more information and to register visitwww.iowabirds.org.
Building Better Birders Workshop
7:30 PM Friday Night 7:00 AM Saturday Morning Members from the Iowa City Bird Club will lend a hand in providing expertise on the bird hikes. Friday’s schedule includes a presentation on Nocturnal Raptors of Iowa and an evening Owl Prowl. Saturday’s schedule includes a morning bird hike, a presentation on diurnal raptors, and a live… Read More Building Better Birders Workshop
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Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
September 30, Saturday, 7:30 am, Hawk Wildlife Management Area:See late warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. Meet leader Jason McCurdy at the HWMA parking lot on Swan Lake Road, across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776081, -91.675009). We will carpool our way around the area. Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and potential… Read More Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area