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

Burrowing Owl
© Don Poggensee
Turkey Vulture
© Reid Allen
Bohemian Waxwing
© Paul Roisen
Northern Cardinal
© Doug Harr
Redpoll
© Dylan Osterhaus
Ferruginous Hawk
© Jay Gilliam
American Pipit
© Tom Dougherty
Chestnut-sided Warbler
© Ken Saunders
Carolina Parakeet
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Western Cattle Egret
© Doug Harr
Harlequin Duck
© Steve Freed
Blue-winged Warbler
© Paul Roisen
California Gull
© Aaron Brees
Short-eared Owl
© Clayton Will
Eastern Towhee
© Doug Harr

Iowa's Birds

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Announcements

Upcoming Events

9/13/2025
Des Moines Audubon field trip - Neal Smith NWR
Details
10/10/2025
Fall IOU Conference - Clear Lake, Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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