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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.

Harrington Beach Hawk Watch 2024 – Sunday, Oct. 6

The forecast was promising for our annual Hawk Watch at Harrington Beach State Park (Sunday, Oct. 6), with sunny skies and fairly strong west to...

WSO Unconvention and Other Upcoming Programs

WSO’s casual “talk about birds” event is returning this fall in a new location at UW-Stevens Point on Saturday October 19. We are looking...

Jaegerfest Report 2024

Once again, the 2024 Jaegerfest event was not an “official” WSO field trip, but its popularity has continued, and many dozens of birders showed...

Sandhill Crane Study Committee Update

By Jennifer Lazewski, WSO Executive Director      WSO spoke for our birds in a presentation before the Study Committee on Sandhill...