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
The Des Moines Audubon Society field trip will be held on Saturday, October 18th and the destination will be
Saylorville Lake and surrounding areas. Please note this is the 3rd Saturday of the month. Meet in the parking lot of
the Visitors’ Center at 8:00 AM. From there we will travel to various habitats and locations around the lake and in
the surrounding area. We will be looking for migrating species such as waterfowl, grebes, gulls, and migrant
sparrows. Other species could be busy flitting among the trees and fallen leaves. Bring binoculars if you have them
and dress for the conditions. All levels of bird watchers are encouraged to attend! Please contact Denny Thompson
for more information at cndthomps@gmail.com or 515-229-9615.
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.