Des Moines Audubon
Birds, conservation, and other natural history in the Des Moines area
Field Trips
Monthly field trips give you an opportunity to cnnect with other like-minded folks.
Community Involvement
Meetings and other community activites help make our presence known in the area.
Our Birds
With 367 species recorded in Polk County, you will find a wide variety. Be sure to check the Birding by Month page.
News
09/13/2025 field trip will be to Neal Smith NWR. We'll be looking for fall migrants and Monarchs. We'll meet at the Pleasant Hill McDonald's on University Ave at 8:00. Contact Dennynny Thompson at 515-229-9615 or cndthomps@google.com if any questions.
Birds & Birding in Des Moines, Iowa
In addition to monthly meetings with a variety of fascinating programs and monthly field trips to find birds in central Iowa, our members are active participants in various community outdoor activities. The most recent newsletter has details of upcoming events.
Download the Makoke Trail birding guide for help in finding the best places to bird in central Iowa. Also check out our Birding By Month feature for more ideas of what species may be found at various times of the year. You may also find our location map of some value for specific directions.
Meetings
Des Moines Audubon meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month from September - May.
Field Trips
Monthly field trips are held throughout the metro area and sometimes beyond.