Help Us Share the Love of Birds
Together, We Can Enjoy, Study, and Conserve the Birds We Love
If you’ve ever paused to listen to the dawn song of birds or marveled at the agility and vibrant colors of a hummingbird in flight, you know the joy and wonder that birds bring to our lives. Their presence lifts our spirits, connects us to nature, and reminds us of the delicate balance that sustains our world.
Today, the birds we love face growing challenges. Habitat loss, hazards like windows, night-time lights, free-roaming cats, invasive species, and climate change threaten the bird species we all love—right in our own backyards and across Wisconsin and the globe. The simple joys birds provide could be lost unless we work together to protect them.
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology mission is to promote the enjoyment, study, and conservation of Wisconsin's birds. This means protecting the birds and their habitats, learning more, educating communities, and inspiring a deeper appreciation of the birds around us. Through observation, research, and conservation advocacy, the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology strives to ensure that the beauty and song of birds endure for generations to come.
But we can’t do it alone. We urgently need your support to continue our vital work. Your generosity will help us:
- Restore and protect critical bird habitats such as Honey Creek Nature Preserve and Buena Vista Grasslands
- Educate diverse audiences about the importance of birds in our ecosystem
- Engage communities in birdwatching, the study of birds, and in bird conservation activities
Every contribution, large or small, helps us share the love of birds and safeguard their future. Will you join us in this important mission?
You can make a difference today. Please consider donating to the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology and help us continue to protect and celebrate the birds that bring so much beauty and joy to our world. Together, we can ensure their songs never fade.
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology provides opportunities for people to enjoy birds. We welcome all birders – young and old – beginners, backyard enthusiasts, tourists, conservationists, and professional ornithologists. Your membership dues and donations enable us to produce our publications, events and programs, support bird-related research, conservation, and education in Wisconsin and strengthen the state’s birding community.
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WSO is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and donations are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Federal Tax ID number is 39-6040605.
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