Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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

White-eyed Vireo
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Say's Phoebe
© Clayton Will
Parasitic Jaeger
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Greater Yellowlegs
© Clayton Will
Yellow-rumped Warbler
© Ken Saunders
Red Phalarope
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Mourning Dove
© Dylan Osterhaus
Killdeer
© Dana Siefer
Clay-colored Sparrow
© Thomas Dougherty
Brown Thrasher
© Larry Dau
Veery
© Reid Allen
Black-capped Chickadee
© Dylan Osterhaus
Dunlin
© Mark Brown
Pectoral Sandpiper
© Mark Brown
Painted Bunting
© Don Poggensee

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Small grant application cycle now open
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Upcoming Events

4/24/2026
Spring IOU Conference - Fayette, Iowa
Next Meeting Details

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