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

Red Crossbill
© Doug Harr
American Crow
© Doug Harr
Redhead
© Linda Petersen
Mourning Dove
© Dylan Osterhaus
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
© Larry Moss
Dark-eyed Junco
© Doug Harr
Gray Partridge
© Clayton Will
Swainson's Hawk
© Julie Johnston
Lazuli Bunting
© Paul Roisen
Canvasback
© Lowell Washburn
Fox Sparrow
© Mark Brown
Chestnut-sided Warbler
© Ken Saunders
Ring-necked Pheasant
© Bruce McKee
Evening Grosbeak
© Mark Brown
Long-tailed Duck
© Reid Allen

Iowa's Birds

Announcements

Tri-state Meeting Registration Now Open
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Upcoming Events

- cancelled

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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