# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FIFTH ANNUAL DUNBAR SLOUGH BIRD WATCH
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Happening Saturday April 25th in the Watershed: FIFTH Annual Dunbar Slough Birding Expedition!! You won’t want to miss this one: 

The public is invited to a guided birding expedition at Dunbar Slough on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Activities include stopping at different sites to watch and enjoy birds, as well as to hear some bird identification tips and information about some of the birds passing through during their migration.

Dunbar Slough is a 2,134-acre State Wildlife Management area located in western Greene County southwest
of Scranton and east of the border between Greene and Carroll counties. Dunbar Slough is considered an important bird area by the National Audubon Society. 80% of the 285 bird species recorded in Greene County have been detected there. Yellow headed blackbirds may be the most surprising of species found at Dunbar!

Participants are encouraged to carpool from the park south of Casey’s General Store in Scranton at 8:00 am.
Or you can meet 15-20 minutes later at the bridge on 270th St. (100 yards east of A Avenue).

This FREE event is sponsored by Jefferson Matters, Raccoon River Watershed Association (RRWA), and lowa Ornithological Union (IOU) in partnership with Carroll and Greene County Conservation Boards. Matt Wetrich, Jefferson Matters executive director, will lead the outdoor event. Colleen Radebaugh, Tanner Scheuermann, and Kristen Bieret will assist.

Pelicans Catcher: photo by Matt Wetrich
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scranton/fifth-annual-dunbar-slough-bird-watch/200029696578224
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Scranton
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dunbar Slough State Wildlife Management Area
- **lat**: 41.9869295
- **long**: -94.6071989
- **full address**: Dunbar Slough State Wildlife Management Area, Scranton, Iowa, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Friends of Greene County IA Parks (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-greene-county-ia-parks/27489115)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dunbar Slough State Wildlife Management Area, Scranton, Iowa, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of Greene County IA Parks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FIFTH ANNUAL DUNBAR SLOUGH BIRD WATCH ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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