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Promoting the enjoyment, study, and conservation of Wisconsin's birds.

Welcome to WSO

The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology is a volunteer, nonprofit organization that was established in 1939. Our mission is to promote the enjoyment, study and conservation of Wisconsin’s birds. We provide opportunities for all people to enjoy resident and migratory birds, while being a leading steward of and ambassador for Wisconsin birds. WSO sponsors birding field trips throughout the year, hosts an annual birding convention, publishes a quarterly journal and monthly newsletter, offers research grants, and serves as an informational resource center on bird-related issues. Membership exceeds 1,400 from across the United States and around the world.

WSO News

WSO 2023 Convention Wrap Up

  The WSO partnered with the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club to hold our 2023 convention on May 19-21 in Waukesha. This first convention we have...

WSO records panel thinks Eu. Goldfinch belongs on ABA checklist

The WSO Records Committee recently reviewed  a new scientific paper published in NeoBiota by Julie Craves and Nicholas Anich that explored the...

WSO Seeks Administrative Assistant

The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology seeks an organized administrator to assist with membership, development, and communications. WSO is a nonprofit...

Green space replaces Cox house at Honey Creek

By Rebecca Gilman WSO Secretary Attendees at this year’s WSO Birdathon/Bandathon were greeted with a new green space at our 372-acre Harold and...