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

Sedge Wren
© Larry Dau
Bobolink
© Mark Brown
Lark Sparrow
© Doug Harr
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
© Clayton Will
Surf Scoter
© Julie Johnston
Eastern Towhee
© Doug Harr
Brown Thrasher
© Larry Dau
Northern Waterthrush
© Doug Harr
Harris's Sparrow
© Mark Brown
American Coot
© Jay Gilliam
Tennessee Warbler
© Doug Harr
Black-bellied Plover
© Jay Gilliam
Eastern Screech-Owl
© Ann Johnson
Henslow's Sparrow
© Ken Saunders
Lincoln's Sparrow
© Jay Gilliam

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

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Upcoming Events

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5/10/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Saylorville Visitor Center
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5/16/2025
Spring IOU Conference - South Sioux City, NE
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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