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

Snowy Egret
© Doug Harr
Great-tailed Grackle
© Doug Harr
Lapland Longspur
© Clayton Will
Grasshopper Sparrow
© Paul Roisen
Rufous Hummingbird
© Gerald White
Bobolink
© Mark Brown
Western Grebe
© Clayton Will
American Woodcock
© Jim Scheib
Mottled Duck
© Clayton Will
Ring-billed Gull
© Doug Harr
Black-throated Green Warbler
© Jay Gilliam
Ruddy Turnstone
© Dana Siefer
Alder Flycatcher
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Common Goldeneye
© Clayton Will
Dickcissel
© Dean Hester

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

10/10/2025
Fall IOU Conference - Clear Lake, Iowa
Next Meeting Details
10/18/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Saylorville Visitor Center
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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