DUBUQUE AUDUBON

Common Yellowthroat
© Mary Leigh
Mines of Spain SRA
5/11/24
(Annual Spring Species Count)

Tree Swallow
© Ken Kiss
Mines of Spain SRA
5/6/22

White-eyed Vireo© Marty CorfmanMines of Spain SRA5/12/25 — White-eyed Vireo
© Marty Corfman
Mines of Spain SRA
5/12/25

Yellow-breasted Chat
© Mary Leigh
Mines of Spain SRA
5/11/24
(Annual Spring Species Count)

Blue-winged Warbler
© Marty Corfman
Mines of Spain SRA
5/1/24

Lark SparrowVolga River SRA (Fayette, IA)4/26/26© Mary Leigh(IOU Spring Conference) — Lark Sparrow
Volga River SRA (Fayette, IA)
4/26/26
© Mary Leigh
(IOU Spring Conference)

American Redstart
© Mary Leigh
Mines of Spain SRA
5/10/22

Cerulean Warbler
© Marty Corfman
Mines of Spain SRA
5/1/24

Killdeer
© Tony Moline
Deere Dike Park
5/23/20

Solitary Sandpiper
© Mary Leigh
Deere Dike Park
5/12/23

Red-headed Woodpecker© Mary LeighPeosta, IA5/27/25 — Red-headed Woodpecker
© Mary Leigh
Peosta, IA
5/27/25

Welcome!

Anyone interested in birding, nature, or the quality of the environment is welcome to become a member of the Dubuque Audubon Society.

Our tri-state region is a great place for birds, and one of the great things about birds is that you can enjoy them at all levels of involvement. You may be surprised how many different species we have in the area at different times of year and how quickly you can begin to identify many of them once you start looking. (Binoculars help!) Any time of year is a great time to be a birder, and we hope you’ll join us!

Our Mission

The mission of the Dubuque Audubon Society is to provide educational opportunities to the people of the tri-state area and to preserve the natural habitat of birds and other wildlife.

Upcoming Events

We do not currently have any events scheduled, but stay tuned for future listings.

Our monthly programs run from September through May, so those programs will be listed as soon as we work on the upcoming schedule.

Calendar of Events

We hold monthly programs from September through May on a variety of topics related to nature and the environment.

We also hold an annual Christmas bird count, an annual Duck Waddle at Green Island (traditionally the 2nd Saturday in March), and an annual spring species count (traditionally the Saturday before Mother’s Day), and we offer additional field trips throughout the year.

You can tailor your birding to your interest and activity level, and all levels of experience are welcome.

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Most Recent Posts

Mar 4, 2026

Articles

Bird-Brained: Insult or Compliment?

Derogatory expressions such as bird-brain, crazy as a loon, and dumb as a dodo imply birds lack intelligence or common sense. But modern research has debunked that idea...

Jan 6, 2026

Articles

Screech, Trill, Whinny – Oh My… Spotlight on Eastern Screech Owl

By Kari Zelinskas
[from winter 2025 newsletter]

Meet the elusive Eastern Screech-Owl. Nocturnal, they roost during the day and hunt at dusk and night. Despite the name, Screech-Owls don’t just screech...