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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

Convention keynoter author wants us to ‘Keep Looking Up’

As we hopefully move past COVID 19, the keynote speaker for the 2023 WSO convention will bring a timely message to the Wisconsin birding community....

WSO Seeks Administrative Assistant

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

Longtime WSO editor Kemper dies at 103

“Charlie” Kemper was honored at the 2019 WSO Convention in Altoona.   Chippewa Falls — Dr. Charles A. Kemper, 103, editor of WSO’s...

Sheboygan Lakefront 3-11-23

Iceland Gull, Photo by Myles Hurlburt   By Tom SchultzWSO Field Trips Committee After a heavy snowfall the day before, the ground was covered...