When to photograph Iowa's birds, from 58,539 research-grade iNaturalist observations. The calendar shows each species' monthly pattern relative to its own peak.
By month
Iowa bird calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed birds in Iowa
House Sparrow
American Robin
Canada Goose
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Bald Eagle
House Finch
Downy Woodpecker
Mallard
American Goldfinch
Red-tailed Hawk
Turkey Vulture
American White Pelican
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Wild Turkey
