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

Hooded Warbler
© Dean Hester
Sanderling
© Clayton Will
American Avocet
© Ken Saunders
Northern House Wren
© Paul Roisen
Hudsonian Godwit
© Ken Saunders
Western Tanager
© Kathi Cunningham
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Nelson's Sparrow
© Dean Hester
Purple Finch
© Dylan Osterhaus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
© Adam Ciha
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
© Larry Moss
Lesser Black-backed Gull
© Mark Brown
Canvasback
© Lowell Washburn
Green-winged Teal
© Dana Siefer
Northern Parula
© Dylan Osterhaus

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

8/24/2025
Pelican Festival - Hawkeye Wildlife Area 2564 Amana Road NW, Swisher, IA 52338
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8/30/2025
INHF bird walk - Lorimor
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10/10/2025
Fall IOU Conference - Clear Lake, Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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