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

Least Tern
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Hairy Woodpecker
© Mark Brown
Rufous Hummingbird
© Gerald White
Yellow-headed Blackbird
© Jay Gilliam
American Goldfinch
© Doug Harr
Chuck-will's-widow
© Mark Brown
Surf Scoter
© Julie Johnston
Connecticut Warbler
© Mark Brown
Warbling Vireo
© Clayton Will
Mourning Dove
© Dylan Osterhaus
Pied-billed Grebe
© Doug Harr
Sanderling
© Clayton Will
Eastern Bluebird
© Clayton Will
Green Heron
© Mark Brown
Lesser Black-backed Gull
© Mark Brown

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

CBC season begins 14 December. Enter your count when it is set.
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Upcoming Events

10/18/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Saylorville Visitor Center
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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