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

Chimney Swift
© Jay Gilliam
American Goldfinch
© Doug Harr
Spotted Towhee
© Larry Dau
Tundra Swan
© Dean Hester
Golden-crowned Kinglet
© Doug Harr
Pectoral Sandpiper
© Mark Brown
Trumpeter Swan
© Kevin Powers
Clay-colored Sparrow
© Thomas Dougherty
Upland Sandpiper
© Jay Gilliam
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
American White Pelican
© Dean Hester
Blue Jay
© Doug Harr
Swainson's Hawk
© Julie Johnston
Pileated Woodpecker
© Julie Johnston
Bank Swallow
© Stephen J. Dinsmore

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

1/2/2026
Buchanan County Christmas Bird Count
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1/3/2026
Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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1/3/2026
Canton Christmas Bird Count
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1/3/2026
Des Moines Christmas Bird Count
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1/3/2026
NW Clayton County Christmas Bird Count
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1/4/2026
Neal Smith NWR Christmas Bird Count
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1/4/2026
SE Clayton County Christmas Bird Count
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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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