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

Black-capped Chickadee
© Dylan Osterhaus
American Woodcock
© Jim Scheib
Northern Flicker
© Mark Brown
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Carolina Parakeet
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Gray-cheeked Thrush
© Mark Brown
Green Heron
© Mark Brown
Red Phalarope
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Hermit Thrush
© Thomas Dougherty
Bell's Vireo
© Doug Harr
Common Nighthawk
© Mark Brown
Eastern Kingbird
© Mark Brown
Acadian Flycatcher
© Doug Harr
Bewick's Wren
© Doug Harr
Swallow-tailed Kite
© Stephen J. Dinsmore

Iowa's Birds

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Upcoming Events

10/10/2025
Fall IOU Conference - Clear Lake, Iowa
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