Iowa City Bird Club

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

Two Horse Farm, 2257 Sugar Bottom Road NE, Solon. This new Johnson County Conservation property (acquired in 2022) features restored prairie and oak-hickory forest with abundant edge habitat. Mary Bowler and Brian Broderick will guide us through their favorite birding spot.  More birders discovering this excellent new hotspot will help grow the species list, presently at 75.  We’ll… Read More Field Trip: Two Horse Farm

Introduction to Birding Course: BIRDS OF IOWA CLASS  at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City.  Learn about Summer residents that nest here and birds that migratethrough Iowa in spring and fall. Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

 WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Beginning birder trip forcurrent or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Visit this Iowa City park with great trails forwoodland, prairie, and wetland species. Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St. NE, Iowa City

April 17th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Mark Bowman will present “The Purple Martin, a Very Large, High-flying Swallow,” including a brief report about unusual Purple Martin nest observations by Don Lund.Join Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81657270069?pwd=bZQ0yzk1JjhDNXCJQJ83TWwWObOI9b.1Meeting ID: 816 5727 0069Passcode: 937408

 HAWKEYE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA: We expect to see migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, early warblers, and sparrows.   Meet leader Jason McCurdy in the parking  lot on Swan Lake Road across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108, -91.678314).  We’ll carpool our way to several stopping points. Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wetand muddy trails. Bring… Read More Field Trip: Hawkeye wildlife Management Area

April 28 - May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m.,  Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks.  Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders. Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

April 28 - May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m.,  Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks.  Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders. Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

April 28 - May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m.,  Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks.  Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders. Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

April 28 - May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m.,  Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks.  Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders. Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

April 28 - May 23, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m.,  Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks.  Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders. Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

Sugar Bottom Recreation Area: Target birds are migrating warblers, sparrows, and breeding summer birds. Join leader Mark Madsen to explore birding at Sugar Bottom. Be prepared for extensive hiking that could be wet or muddy. Parking is limited at our desired trail entrance, so we will be carpooling, not meeting on-site. Carpool options:  7:00 - Hy-Vee parking lot, 1125 N… Read More Field Trip: Sugar Bottom Recreation Area