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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird
© Linda Rudolph
Passenger Pigeon
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum
Blue Grosbeak
© Jay Gilliam
Chuck-will's-widow
© Mark Brown
American Barn Owl
© Bruce Ehresman
Horned Grebe
© Jay Gilliam
American Robin
© Jay Gilliam
Canada Warbler
© Doug Harr
Common Tern
© Jay Gilliam
Say's Phoebe
© Clayton Will
Common Loon
© Clayton Will
Varied Thrush
© Brandon Caswell
Great Crested Flycatcher
© Mark Brown
Bonaparte's Gull
© Thomas Dougherty
Broad-winged Hawk
© Clayton Will
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
© Linda Rudolph
Passenger Pigeon
© Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum

Iowa's Birds

Announcements

Tri-state Meeting Registration Now Open
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Upcoming Events

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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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