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

Hudsonian Godwit
© Ken Saunders
American Woodcock
© Jim Scheib
Bewick's Wren
© Doug Harr
Northern House Wren
© Paul Roisen
Canada Goose
© Billy Reiter-Marolf
Fox Sparrow
© Mark Brown
Passenger Pigeon
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Veery
© Reid Allen
Red-breasted Nuthatch
© Bruce McKee
Dark-eyed Junco
© Doug Harr
White-rumped Sandpiper
© Jay Gilliam
Common Merganser
© Clayton Will
Downy Woodpecker
© Doug Harr
American Wigeon
© Clayton Will
Little Gull
© Mark Brown

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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