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Tim Garner
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Doug Harr
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Heather Sanders
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Janet Gebler
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Kristi Harkins
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Tyler Morrison
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Upcoming Events
2/19/2026
Adam Janke - Forest Management for Birds
Adam Janke, Iowa State University professor
Topic: Forest Management for Birds
3/19/2026
Teresa Testroet - Hummingbird Nests at McFarland Park
Teresa Testroet
Topic: The Big Year: Hummingbird Nests
at McFarland Park
4/16/2026
Doug Harr - The Wildlife of Sax Zim Bog
Doug Harr, BBAS Vice President
Topic: The Wildlife of Sax Zim Bog
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General Resources
Iowa Audubon
statewide coalition of Audubon Chapters and other local birding groups in Iowa
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statewide organization for all people interested in Iowa's birds
eBird
a handy tool for tracking your bird sightings and contributing to a global picture
All About Birds
ID help and other interesting information from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology