Audubon Actions

Become a part of something special

There are numerous ways for Iowa Audubon members and friends to involve themselves in various parts of the mission.  We break these activities into specific focus areas.

Financial Support

Your membership in and donations to Iowa Audubon help in the support of our partnerships in preserving and renovating critical habitats both at home and abroad.  We have provided matching funds to purchase critical habitats here in Iowa as well as to support the continuing effort to protect Iowa's nesting birds on their wintering grounds in Mexico.  See a list of many recent contributions.

Conservation Efforts

Iowa Audubon's cornerstone program is the Important Bird Areas.  These areas have been designated as important places for the sustainability of Iowa's birds.  Review the list and select one or more to adopt.  Monitor criteria species by adding data.  Engage with land managers to share findings and suggested management practices.  Since most public lands are severely underfunded for maintenance activities, work with the managers on the best way your local group might help like scheduling a day to clear invasives.

Advocacy

Iowa Audubon frequently fulfills the role of advocating politically for good and balanced conservation practices.  Watch the News Section for opportunities to add your citizen input in letters to your elected representatives.

Education

Watch the news for upcoming events where Iowa Audubon will play a part and volunteer to help.  Not only can you make a difference in introducing someone to the amazing natural world, the experience of showing someone a pelican or eagle through a spotting scope is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world.

Iowa Audubon

Birds of Iowa

  • Northern Shoveler
    © Doug Harr
  • Turkey Vulture
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  • Ring-necked Pheasant
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  • Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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  • Pine Siskin
    © Doug Harr
  • Trumpeter Swan
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern Cardinal
    © Doug Harr
  • Ruby-crowned Kinglet
    © Doug Harr
  • Tufted Titmouse
    © Doug Harr
  • American White Pelican
    © Doug Harr
  • Black-billed Magpie
    © Doug Harr
  • American Goldfinch
    © Doug Harr
  • American Bittern
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern Pintail
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue-winged Teal
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Gallinule
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue Jay
    © Doug Harr
  • Dickcissel
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Wood-Pewee
    © Doug Harr
  • Western Meadowlark
    © Doug Harr
  • Pied-billed Grebe
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Fox Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Prairie Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Winter Wren
    © Doug Harr
  • Mississippi Kite
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow-headed Blackbird
    © Doug Harr
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    © Doug Harr
  • Least Sandpiper
    © Doug Harr
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    © Doug Harr
  • Mourning Dove
    © Doug Harr
  • American Redstart
    © Doug Harr
  • Barred Owl
    © Doug Harr
  • Belted Kingfisher
    © Doug Harr
  • Cedar Waxwing
    © Doug Harr
  • Red-eyed Vireo
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Nighthawk
    © Doug Harr
  • Scarlet Tanager
    © Doug Harr
  • Indigo Bunting
    © Doug Harr
  • House Finch
    © Doug Harr
  • Yellow-breasted Chat
    © Doug Harr
  • Downy Woodpecker
    © Doug Harr
  • Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
    © Doug Harr
  • Merlin
    © Doug Harr
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
    © Doug Harr
  • Lesser Scaup
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Kingbird
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Bluebird
    © Doug Harr
  • Northern House Wren
    © Doug Harr
  • Common Yellowthroat
    © Doug Harr
  • Gray Partridge
    © Doug Harr
  • Pine Warbler
    © Doug Harr
  • Song Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Sora
    © Doug Harr
  • Hermit Thrush
    © Doug Harr
  • Eastern Towhee
    © Doug Harr
  • Lesser Yellowlegs
    © Doug Harr
  • Rose-breasted Grosbeak
    © Doug Harr
  • Lark Sparrow
    © Doug Harr
  • Great Blue Heron
    © Doug Harr
  • Ring-billed Gull
    © Doug Harr
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    © Doug Harr
  • Tree Swallow
    © Doug Harr

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