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

Spotted Towhee
© Larry Dau
White-faced Ibis
© Doug Harr
Great Crested Flycatcher
© Mark Brown
Lesser Yellowlegs
© Mark Brown
Red-breasted Nuthatch
© Bruce McKee
Sharp-shinned Hawk
© Christopher Knisley
Great Blue Heron
© Ron Goodman
Indigo Bunting
© Larry Dau
Downy Woodpecker
© Doug Harr
Purple Finch
© Dylan Osterhaus
Hairy Woodpecker
© Mark Brown
American Goshawk
© Paul Roisen
Northern Flicker
© Mark Brown
American Golden-Plover
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Black-billed Cuckoo
© Clayton Will

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

CBC season begins 14 December. Enter your count when it is set.
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Upcoming Events

10/18/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Saylorville Visitor Center
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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