Iowa City Bird Club

Burlington Area and Mississippi River: for spring waterfowl migration. Target birds include ducks, geese, pelicans, Winter Wren, and many more. Fifty-five species were seen in 2024! This is an all-day trip led by Burlington local expert birder Chuck Fuller. Walking is usually short distance from frequent stops at locks and dams, riverside parks, and other hotspots. We will stop… Read More Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River

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/

Cone Marsh in Louisa County for Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, and migrating waterfowl with leader Fawn Bowden. 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 for cold and windy weather and wet or muddy trails,… Read More Field Trip: Cone Marsh

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 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/

March 20th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Club member Linda Rudolph will present “Amazing Birds of East Africa.” Linda has enjoyed travelling all her life, and visited Africa for the third time in spring of 2024.She will cover the birds and mammals… Read More IC Bird Club Meeting

CONE MARSH: Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Cone Marsh is an excellent place to view migrating ducks, geese, Sandhill Cranes, and other water birds. Wear boots for walking in wet areas, and bring a spotting scope if you have one. Meet at Fareway parking lot, 2765 Commerce Dr.,… Read More Beginner Field Trip: CONE MARSH

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… Read More Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area

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/

 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… Read More Beginner Field Trip: LAKE MACBRIDE

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/

 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. Meet at the Swan Lake parking lot (GPS coordinates… Read More Beginner Field Trip: HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA