Membership is open to anyone with an interest in birds.
The purpose of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union is to encourage interest in the identification, study, and protection of birds in Iowa and to unite those who have these interests in common. Our members, most of are from Iowa and surrounding states, vary in their level of interest in birds. Many simply enjoy birds at their backyard feeders, others actively pursue field study as a hobby, and a few are professional ornithologists. The I.O.U. serves as a forum for exchange of information and ideas about field identification, birding locations, habitat, distribution, and other topics. It provides an organized outlet for birding activities and bird study projects.