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 Gallinule
© Doug Harr
House Sparrow
© Doug Harr
Bald Eagle
© Doug Harr
Great Blue Heron
© Ron Goodman
Gray-cheeked Thrush
© Mark Brown
Ring-billed Gull
© Doug Harr
Barred Owl
© Jay Gilliam
Pileated Woodpecker
© Julie Johnston
Varied Thrush
© Brandon Caswell
Fish Crow
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Turkey Vulture
© Reid Allen
Northern Cardinal
© Doug Harr
Nelson's Sparrow
© Dean Hester
White-winged Scoter
© Paul Roisen
Gyrfalcon
© Jay Gilliam

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

12/14/2025
Saylorville Reservoir Christmas Bird Count
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12/14/2025
Bremer County Christmas Bird Count
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12/19/2025
Green Island/Lost Mound Christmas Bird Count
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12/20/2025
Cedar Falls-Waterloo Christmas Bird Count
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4/24/2026
Spring IOU Conference - Fayette, Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Announcements

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