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

Harris's Sparrow
© Mark Brown
Belted Kingfisher
© Clayton Will
Ross's Goose
© Dean Hester
Eskimo Curlew
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Ruddy Turnstone
© Dana Siefer
Hudsonian Godwit
© Ken Saunders
Little Gull
© Mark Brown
Sharp-shinned Hawk
© Christopher Knisley
Semipalmated Plover
© Doug Harr
Mourning Warbler
© Jay Gilliam
Common Merganser
© Clayton Will
American Goldfinch
© Doug Harr
Pied-billed Grebe
© Doug Harr
Red-tailed Hawk
© Christopher Knisley
Northern Saw-whet Owl
© Clayton Will

Announcements

Sale at the IOU Merchandise Store
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Report Your 2024 List Totals
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Tri-state Meeting Registration Now Open
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Upcoming Events

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4/8/2025
PRAS: Wonder As You Wander - C Havely - Cedar Falls, IA
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4/9/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Big Woods Lake, Cedar Falls
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4/12/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Grimes
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4/16/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Beaver Valley Wetlands
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4/16/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Beaver Valley Wetlands
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4/23/2025
Annual Birding Walk Part 1 - Wickiup Hill Learning Center near Cedar Rapids
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4/23/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Riverview Park-Harold Getty Lake
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4/30/2025
Annual Birding Walk Part 2 - Wickiup Hill Learning Center near Cedar Rapids
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4/30/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - George Wyth State Park
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5/16/2025
Spring IOU Conference - South Sioux City, NE
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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