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
Orchard Oriole
© Paul Roisen
Tufted Titmouse
© Clayton Will
Tennessee Warbler
© Doug Harr
American Pipit
© Tom Dougherty
Short-eared Owl
© Clayton Will
Wilson's Phalarope
© Wolf Oesterreich
Barred Owl
© Jay Gilliam
Least Sandpiper
© Mark Brown
Great Blue Heron
© Ron Goodman
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
© Stephen J. Dinsmore
Harlequin Duck
© Steve Freed
Blue Grosbeak
© Jay Gilliam
Lapland Longspur
© Clayton Will
Pied-billed Grebe
© Doug Harr

Announcements

Report Your 2024 List Totals
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Tri-state Meeting Registration Now Open
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Upcoming Events

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4/16/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Beaver Valley Wetlands
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4/16/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Beaver Valley Wetlands
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4/23/2025
Annual Birding Walk Part 1 - Wickiup Hill Learning Center near Cedar Rapids
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4/23/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - Riverview Park-Harold Getty Lake
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4/30/2025
Annual Birding Walk Part 2 - Wickiup Hill Learning Center near Cedar Rapids
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4/30/2025
PRAS Wed Morning Birding - George Wyth State Park
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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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