Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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

Franklin's Gull
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Mountain Bluebird
© Clayton Will
Henslow's Sparrow
© Ken Saunders
Eared Grebe
© Clayton Will
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
© Linda Rudolph
Greater Yellowlegs
© Clayton Will
Northern Bobwhite
© Doug Harr
Belted Kingfisher
© Clayton Will
Common Gallinule
© Doug Harr
Hairy Woodpecker
© Mark Brown
Cinnamon Teal
© Clayton Will
House Finch
© Doug Harr
Winter Wren
© Kevin Powers
Upland Sandpiper
© Jay Gilliam
Orchard Oriole
© Paul Roisen

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

12/16/2026
Union Slough NWR Christmas Bird Count
Details
12/19/2026
Red Rock Reservoir Christmas Bird Count
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