Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Bringing together birders of all skill levels

PURPOSE: Develop birders to encourage bird observation,
identification, and reporting and share a consistent,
trusted historical snapshot of birds in Iowa

Be a Bird Enthusiast

Join us to enjoy the wild birds of Iowa! No degrees, no training, no experience required.

Become a Better Birder

Learn about species and where and when to expect them

Where to Find Birds

Finding birds on Iowa's public lands

Eastern Whip-poor-will
© Jim Durbin
Red Knot
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Scarlet Tanager
© Brandon Caswell
American Crow
© Doug Harr
Say's Phoebe
© Clayton Will
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Prothonotary Warbler
© Jay Gilliam
Red-breasted Nuthatch
© Bruce McKee
White-faced Ibis
© Doug Harr
Black-crowned Night Heron
© Jim Durbin
Common Nighthawk
© Mark Brown
Long-tailed Duck
© Reid Allen
Eskimo Curlew
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Henslow's Sparrow
© Ken Saunders
Bewick's Wren
© Doug Harr

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

1/10/2026
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Walnut Woods SP, Polk Co.
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4/24/2026
Spring IOU Conference - Fayette, Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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