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

Common Goldeneye
© Clayton Will
Yellow-breasted Chat
© Jay Gilliam
Red-headed Woodpecker
© Mark Brown
Great-tailed Grackle
© Doug Harr
Swallow-tailed Kite
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Spotted Sandpiper
© Brandon Caswell
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
© Mark Brown
Laughing Gull
© Loren & Babs Padelford
Hooded Merganser
© Stanley Buman
Mississippi Kite
© Jay Gilliam
Eastern Warbling Vireo
© Clayton Will
Glaucous Gull
© Jay Gilliam
Palm Warbler
© Ken Saunders
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
© Linda Rudolph
Marbled Godwit
© Ken Saunders

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Small grant application cycle now open
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Upcoming Events

3/14/2026
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Saylorville Visitor Center
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4/24/2026
Spring IOU Conference - Fayette, Iowa
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