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

Long-eared Owl
© Dean Hester
Eastern Screech-Owl
© Ann Johnson
Least Flycatcher
© Clayton Will
Eastern Phoebe
© Doug Harr
Ross's Goose
© Dean Hester
Brown Creeper
© Julie Johnston
Black Scoter
© Clayton Will
Bonaparte's Gull
© Thomas Dougherty
Red Phalarope
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Bell's Vireo
© Doug Harr
Gray-cheeked Thrush
© Mark Brown
California Gull
© Aaron Brees
American Robin
© Jay Gilliam
Piping Plover
© Reid Allen
Alder Flycatcher
© Stephen J. Dinsmore

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

NEW - Using Merlin for Sound ID
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Upcoming Events

6/14/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Chichaqua Greenbelt
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6/29/2025
Raptor Force - Jester Park Nature Center
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10/10/2025
Fall IOU Conference - Clear Lake, Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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