save the dates for georgia bird fest 2023!
april 22 to may 21, 2023
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2023
**See below for Registration Information & Full Event Schedule**
**See below for Registration Information & Full Event Schedule**
Birds, y'all! As Georgia's largest bird and nature festival, Georgia Bird Fest features a full month of activities, including guided field trips to Georgia's best birding hotspots, nature-based workshops, and guest speakers. Events are tailored to all levels of bird, nature, and outdoor enthusiasts—there's something for everyone during Georgia Bird Fest!
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest supports Georgia Audubon's conservation, education, and community engagement programming. Thank you for helping us build places where birds and people thrive!
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest supports Georgia Audubon's conservation, education, and community engagement programming. Thank you for helping us build places where birds and people thrive!
REGISTRATION FOR GEORGIA BIRD FEST 2023 WILL OPEN IN MARCH.
EVENT FULL? JOIN THE WAITING LIST
If the event you are interested in is full, please join the Wait List by completing our Wait List Form. Responses are time- and date-stamped, and as space opens in an event, we will contact people in the order in which they completed the Wait List Form. Payment, if necessary, will not be due until we contact you. Please contact us if you have questions or if you experience any difficulty with the Wait List.
AFTER REGISTRATION
You will receive an immediate email confirming your registration. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder or contact us so that we may troubleshoot.
Registered participants will receive full event instructions, including meeting location, a list of what to bring, and contact information for their trip/workshop leader approximately 10 days in advance of the event. Instructions will be emailed to all registered participants using the email address provided during registration. Please be sure to use a valid email address and one that you check regularly during registration. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email or event instructions 10 days before your event, please contact Georgia Audubon at 678-973-2437.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received at least 72 hours before the event and will be refunded minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 72 hours before the event will not be refunded. All events are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If an event must be cancelled because of weather or due to COVID-19, registered participants will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
If the event you are interested in is full, please join the Wait List by completing our Wait List Form. Responses are time- and date-stamped, and as space opens in an event, we will contact people in the order in which they completed the Wait List Form. Payment, if necessary, will not be due until we contact you. Please contact us if you have questions or if you experience any difficulty with the Wait List.
AFTER REGISTRATION
You will receive an immediate email confirming your registration. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder or contact us so that we may troubleshoot.
Registered participants will receive full event instructions, including meeting location, a list of what to bring, and contact information for their trip/workshop leader approximately 10 days in advance of the event. Instructions will be emailed to all registered participants using the email address provided during registration. Please be sure to use a valid email address and one that you check regularly during registration. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email or event instructions 10 days before your event, please contact Georgia Audubon at 678-973-2437.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received at least 72 hours before the event and will be refunded minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 72 hours before the event will not be refunded. All events are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If an event must be cancelled because of weather or due to COVID-19, registered participants will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
webinar all-access pass
Photo by Melanie Furr
Per Device: $30 per device
Enjoy access to the following webinars at a discounted registration fee when you purchase our Webinar All-Access Pass. You will be able to join each webinar live when it's scheduled, and you will also receive recordings of each webinar to view on-demand at a later time. This year, we've added access to the Opening Keynote with Rosemary Mosco to the All-Access Pass!
The following webinars are included with your Webinar All-Access Pass registration. You do not need to register separately for any of these webinars:
Enjoy access to the following webinars at a discounted registration fee when you purchase our Webinar All-Access Pass. You will be able to join each webinar live when it's scheduled, and you will also receive recordings of each webinar to view on-demand at a later time. This year, we've added access to the Opening Keynote with Rosemary Mosco to the All-Access Pass!
The following webinars are included with your Webinar All-Access Pass registration. You do not need to register separately for any of these webinars:
- Opening Keynote featuring Rosemary Mosco (Sunday, April 24)
- How to Identify Warblers and Enjoy Them More, Too (Thursday, April 28)
- Beginning Birder 101 (Tuesday, May 3)
- The Falconer: Film Viewing and Discussion with Master Falconer Rodney Stotts (Wednesday, May 4)
- Gardening for Birds & Building Your Backyard Sanctuary (Thursday, May 5)
Registration for the Webinar All-Access Pass has now ended. You may now register for each webinar individually.
thursday, april 21, to sunday, april 24
Marbled Godwits by Peter Brannon/Audubon Photography Awards
Shorebird Weekend on the Georgia Coast
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
Pre-trip Shorebird ID & Orientation Webinar: Thursday, April 14, 6:30 to 8:00 PM (online via Zoom)
Coastal Birding Trip: Thursday, April 21, through Sunday, April 24
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 17 participants
Cost:
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate, with two full days of birding along different terrains
Join Georgia Audubon's Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, for this special workshop and coastal trip highlighting the northbound shorebird migration and exciting diversity the Georgia Bight holds. Thousands of migrating shorebirds rely on our very own Georgia coast, including Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Marbled Godwits, Ruddy Turnstones, and more! This area is also vital for breeding shorebirds like Wilson's Plover and American Oystercatcher and has even been recognized as a landscape of importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. This two-part workshop consists of a class session on shorebird identification, to be held virtually on Thursday, April 14, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
The coastal trip kicks off with an optional Thursday evening gathering in St. Simons/Brunswick on April 21 at 6:30 PM (location TBD). Friday, weather and seas permitting, we’ll take a boat trip exploring the Altamaha River Delta at places such as the north end of Little St. Simons Island, Little Egg Island, and Wolf Island Bar. The charter will be hosted by Coastal Outdoor Adventures with CARE certified guides*. After returning to land, we’ll spend the afternoon at the Altamaha WMA targeting marsh birds that prefer the impoundments fresh water and lush vegetation. If we are lucky, we’ll end the day with the Barn Owls that call Darien home.
Saturday, we will have the very exciting opportunity to explore Little St Simons Island (LSSI). On LSSI, we will team up with the island's naturalists to explore various parts of the island and learn about the way this pristine place is managed and how it supports native flora and fauna. Using the lodge’s trucks, we will visit the islands seven miles of unspoiled beaches, make stops at various ponds home to breeding wading birds, and explore the pine and maritime forests that cover much of the island.
The remainder of our time on the coast will include birding coastal hotspots such as Jekyll Island, Gould’s Inlet, and the Andrew’s Island Causeway (all depending on recent bird activity). The trip will end around lunchtime on Sunday, April 24. The pace of the trip will be easy to moderate but the days will be long and full of birdwatching (sunrise to late afternoon). No walks should exceed a mile, though multiple short walks are likely on a given day and can add up. While often very pleasant, this trip can be quite warm and buggy.
For this trip, there are unique requirements in regards to Covid due to the policies of Little St. Simons
Island. As of now, all guests over the age of 16 who are eligible for the booster shot will be required to
provide proof of a booster shot or proof of a negative Covid PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival to
the Island. All guests not yet eligible for the booster, as well as children ages 12 - 15, will be required to
have both Covid vaccinations or proof of a negative Covid PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival to
the Island.
Registration fee does NOT include travel, lodging, gratuities (optional - for boat captains/crew), or food expenses. A block of rooms at a hotel in Brunswick with a discounted rate of $125/night (plus fees and taxes) has been set up for the group for those wishing to stay at the same hotel as the group leader. Booking information will be shared with registrants.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
Pre-trip Shorebird ID & Orientation Webinar: Thursday, April 14, 6:30 to 8:00 PM (online via Zoom)
Coastal Birding Trip: Thursday, April 21, through Sunday, April 24
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 17 participants
Cost:
- $500 for Georgia Audubon members
- $535 for non-members (includes a 1-year Georgia Audubon membership)
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate, with two full days of birding along different terrains
Join Georgia Audubon's Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, for this special workshop and coastal trip highlighting the northbound shorebird migration and exciting diversity the Georgia Bight holds. Thousands of migrating shorebirds rely on our very own Georgia coast, including Red Knots, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Marbled Godwits, Ruddy Turnstones, and more! This area is also vital for breeding shorebirds like Wilson's Plover and American Oystercatcher and has even been recognized as a landscape of importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. This two-part workshop consists of a class session on shorebird identification, to be held virtually on Thursday, April 14, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
The coastal trip kicks off with an optional Thursday evening gathering in St. Simons/Brunswick on April 21 at 6:30 PM (location TBD). Friday, weather and seas permitting, we’ll take a boat trip exploring the Altamaha River Delta at places such as the north end of Little St. Simons Island, Little Egg Island, and Wolf Island Bar. The charter will be hosted by Coastal Outdoor Adventures with CARE certified guides*. After returning to land, we’ll spend the afternoon at the Altamaha WMA targeting marsh birds that prefer the impoundments fresh water and lush vegetation. If we are lucky, we’ll end the day with the Barn Owls that call Darien home.
Saturday, we will have the very exciting opportunity to explore Little St Simons Island (LSSI). On LSSI, we will team up with the island's naturalists to explore various parts of the island and learn about the way this pristine place is managed and how it supports native flora and fauna. Using the lodge’s trucks, we will visit the islands seven miles of unspoiled beaches, make stops at various ponds home to breeding wading birds, and explore the pine and maritime forests that cover much of the island.
The remainder of our time on the coast will include birding coastal hotspots such as Jekyll Island, Gould’s Inlet, and the Andrew’s Island Causeway (all depending on recent bird activity). The trip will end around lunchtime on Sunday, April 24. The pace of the trip will be easy to moderate but the days will be long and full of birdwatching (sunrise to late afternoon). No walks should exceed a mile, though multiple short walks are likely on a given day and can add up. While often very pleasant, this trip can be quite warm and buggy.
For this trip, there are unique requirements in regards to Covid due to the policies of Little St. Simons
Island. As of now, all guests over the age of 16 who are eligible for the booster shot will be required to
provide proof of a booster shot or proof of a negative Covid PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival to
the Island. All guests not yet eligible for the booster, as well as children ages 12 - 15, will be required to
have both Covid vaccinations or proof of a negative Covid PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival to
the Island.
Registration fee does NOT include travel, lodging, gratuities (optional - for boat captains/crew), or food expenses. A block of rooms at a hotel in Brunswick with a discounted rate of $125/night (plus fees and taxes) has been set up for the group for those wishing to stay at the same hotel as the group leader. Booking information will be shared with registrants.
Registration & Wait List for this event must be done separately from other Georgia Bird Fest events.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that this event has its own cancellation policy. If notice of cancellation by the participant is received by March 8, 2022, a refund of all payments made will be given (less a $50 administrative fee). If notice of cancellation is received between March 9 and April 8, 2022, a 50% refund of the tour fee will be given unless the space(s) can be filled, in which case a full refund will be given (less a $50 administrative fee). Thereafter, all deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the space(s) can be filled, in which case a full refund will be given (less a $50 administrative fee). If a class/event must be cancelled because of weather or other unforseen circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
*The Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) program trains guides in best practices for water-based tourism to promote conservation and protect our coastal ecosystems. Learn more here!
saturday, april 23
CCWA Treatment Wetlands by Danielle Bunch
Birding the Restricted Treatment Wetlands of Clayton County Water Authority
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 11:00 AM Leaders: Danielle Bunch and Anne McCallum Limited to 10 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Hampton, GA (Henry/Clayton Counties) Difficulty Level: Easy Special Note: The majority of the treatment wetlands must be birded by car. Due to the pandemic, we will not be carpooling. Each car will be given a walkie-talkie to communicate bird sightings. Newman Wetlands Center’s Senior Conservationist, Danielle Bunch, and Anne McCallum will guide us on a tour of the restricted-access Treatment Wetlands area. Participants on past trips have observed lingering and resident waterfowl such as Wood Duck, Gadwall, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler; American Bittern; rail species such as Sora, Common Gallinule, and American Coot; vireos; Marsh Wren; swallows; Osprey; nesting Bald Eagles; and more. This is your chance to check out a typically-restricted access site with recent unusual-for-the-area sightings, with a small chance for Limpkin and night-herons. This trip is not to be missed! |
Wood Stork by Frederick Wasmer/Audubon Photography Awards
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Trip Leader: Ray Chandler Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Townsend, GA (McIntosh County) Difficulty Level: Easy, driving the wildlife drive and stopping for short walks on packed dirt trails to view ponds. Harris Neck has served as a premier nesting, foraging, and wintering habitat for many species of wildlife. Signature species include Wood Storks, which nest in a large colony on Woody Pond, and the colorful and uncommon Painted Bunting, which favors nesting habitat in the refuge's maritime scrub areas. The refuge encompasses six man-made freshwater ponds, as well as extensive salt marsh, open fields, forested wetlands, and mixed hardwood/pine forest. This diversity of habitat makes the refuge an important resource for migratory birds (342 species of birds have been seen on the refuge and 83 species breed here). We will drive the wildlife drive through the refuge, stopping along the way to view birds and other wildlife (including alligators!) at the various ponds. |
Homage to the Ivory-billed Woodpecker in graphite and colored pencil by Gavin Allvine
Workshop: Birds, Lines, & Words (Ages 13-17)
1:00 to 3:00 PM Instructor: Christy Knight Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Blue Heron Nature Preserve (Fulton County) Have you experienced remarkable encounters with birds you’d like to share with others? Award-winning naturalist author and illustrator, Christy Baker Knight, will lead us through the steps of capturing the essence of birding from the field journal entry to the line illustration and printed page. All ability levels are welcome! Please bring basic writing and drawing materials of your choosing: a favorite pen, journal, laptop or tablet. The instructor will provide clip boards, paper, and pencils, as well as additional drawing supplies to share with the group. This event is open to people ages 13-17! (A version of this workshop is being held for adults on April 30.) |
Scarlet Tanager by Richard Xuereb/Audubon Photography Awards
Exploring Nature at Chattahoochee Bend State Park
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leader: Malcolm Hodges Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Chattahoochee Bend State Park (Coweta County) Chattahoochee Bend State Park showcases a spectacular tract of wilderness in northwest Coweta County. Located in a graceful bend of the Chattahoochee River, the park is a haven for all types of recreation. We'll explore everything from granite outcrops and pine woodlands down to the bottomlands of the Chattahoochee River, looking for birds, plants, lichens, or anything animal, plant, or mineral we can find at this relatively new and underused state park. All flavors of spring migrants and resident Piedmont birds can be expected this time of year here, including Wild Turkey, tanagers, vireos, and an assortment of warblers. |
Red-shouldered Hawk by Marty Heath/Audubon Photography Awards
BeltLine Biking Tour of Atlanta's Birds & Trees
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leaders: Ken Boff & Sandy Murray Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Begins in Historic Washington Park (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Medium, must have biking ability and equipment Join Georgia Audubon and Trees Atlanta for a guided biking tour of West Atlanta to explore our local species of birds and trees! Starting at Historic Washington Park, we will look for migrating birds and learn about the trees they depend on as we travel south down the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail. Along the way, we will make several stops, including Trees Atlanta’s Westside Azaelia Collection and Persimmon Woods. We will travel approximately 1.3 miles in each direction on the BeltLine trail, starting and ending in Washington Park. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing for the weather and for biking. You must bring your own bike and safety equipment; no equipment is provided on this trip. Washington Park is hilly, so please anticipate inclines as you are biking. |
Photo by Evan Barrientos / Audubon Rockies
Pollinator Conservation and Agriculture with the Oxford Organic Farm
9:00 to 11:00 AM Instructor: Daniel Parson, Farmer/Educator at the Limited to 20 people Cost: $30/person Location: Oxford, GA (Newton County) Difficulty Level: Easy, but not suitable for participants with bee allergies or phobias The Oxford Organic Farm is a living laboratory for Emory University students on the Emory at Oxford campus who want to learn about food systems, farming, and environmental stewardship. This exciting event will have three parts: first, we will explore the biodiversity of the insect world, and how beneficial insects are attracted to the farm for pest control using techniques that you can try at home. Then, you will get a taste of the farm with light refreshments made from ingredients grown on the farm. The program will conclude with an up-close look at our bee colonies as we open the hives to learn about honey bees! Bee suits will be provided. |
sunday, april 24
Red-cockaded Woodpecker by Gary Leavens / License CC BY-SA 2.0
Red-cockaded Woodpeckers at Piedmont NWR
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Jim Ferrari
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person
Location: Round Oak, GA (Jones County)
Difficulty: Moderate, with driving on dirt roads through the refuge and short walks; no restrooms
In 1999 Georgia became the first state in the nation to develop a statewide conservation plan to provide management options and protection of suitable habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Historically widespread in the southeast, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker suffered severe population declines due to the loss of mature pine forests. Today, approximately 1% of the woodpecker’s original population can still be found across the southeast.
We’ll caravan through several areas of the refuge to look for some of the 57 family groups that call Piedmont NWR home. Other key species we’ll keep an eye (and ear) out for during the trip are Northern Bobwhite, Bachman’s Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Prairie Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, and plenty of other spring migrants.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Jim Ferrari
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person
Location: Round Oak, GA (Jones County)
Difficulty: Moderate, with driving on dirt roads through the refuge and short walks; no restrooms
In 1999 Georgia became the first state in the nation to develop a statewide conservation plan to provide management options and protection of suitable habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Historically widespread in the southeast, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker suffered severe population declines due to the loss of mature pine forests. Today, approximately 1% of the woodpecker’s original population can still be found across the southeast.
We’ll caravan through several areas of the refuge to look for some of the 57 family groups that call Piedmont NWR home. Other key species we’ll keep an eye (and ear) out for during the trip are Northern Bobwhite, Bachman’s Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Prairie Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, and plenty of other spring migrants.
opening keynote
Featuring Rosemary Mosco
Art & Humor for the Birds
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Webinar via Zoom
$15 per device (multiple people may view on the same device)
Book purchases available - please see below
Registration for this event will close at noon on Sunday, April 24.
Art & Humor for the Birds
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Webinar via Zoom
$15 per device (multiple people may view on the same device)
Book purchases available - please see below
Registration for this event will close at noon on Sunday, April 24.
We're thrilled to welcome Rosemary Mosco for our opening keynote event as we kick off Georgia Bird Fest 2022! Rosemary Mosco, creator of Bird and Moon Comics, will discuss how art is a natural fit for bird conservation and how it can connect you with your environment. She'll discuss her career story and share her love of birds through anecdotes and hilarious cartoons. Plus, she'll show you why it's worth taking a closer look at your local pigeons, and how they can connect you to the natural world as a whole!
Georgia Audubon is partnering with Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur, GA, for sales of Rosemary's newest book, A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird. Eagle Eye Book Shop will donate a percentage of each book sold to Georgia Audubon. Purchase copies of the book directly with Eagle Eye Book Shop at their online store.
Georgia Audubon is partnering with Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur, GA, for sales of Rosemary's newest book, A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird. Eagle Eye Book Shop will donate a percentage of each book sold to Georgia Audubon. Purchase copies of the book directly with Eagle Eye Book Shop at their online store.
Tuesday, April 26
Webinar: Drink and Draw with Rosemary Mosco
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Instructor: Rosemary Mosco
Limited to 30 participants
Cost: $30 per device
Location: Zoom Meeting
Age Requirement: 18 +
Have you ever wanted to make a nature comic? Or do you just want to doodle and have fun with a group of like-minded folks? Grab your favorite beverage and a sketchbook and learn how to make cartoons alongside writer and artist Rosemary Mosco of Bird and Moon Comics. Through engaging exercises, you'll practice drawing and a tiny bit of (enjoyable!) writing, and leave with the skills and enthusiasm to make your own funny comic. Drinking is optional, and this event will be an interactive zoom meeting!
Registration for this zoom meeting will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom meeting instructions.
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Instructor: Rosemary Mosco
Limited to 30 participants
Cost: $30 per device
Location: Zoom Meeting
Age Requirement: 18 +
Have you ever wanted to make a nature comic? Or do you just want to doodle and have fun with a group of like-minded folks? Grab your favorite beverage and a sketchbook and learn how to make cartoons alongside writer and artist Rosemary Mosco of Bird and Moon Comics. Through engaging exercises, you'll practice drawing and a tiny bit of (enjoyable!) writing, and leave with the skills and enthusiasm to make your own funny comic. Drinking is optional, and this event will be an interactive zoom meeting!
Registration for this zoom meeting will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom meeting instructions.
thursday, april 28
Plain Chachalaca, a species found only on Sapelo Island within the state of Georgia, introduced for hunting. Photo by Brittany Dodge
Sapelo Island Day Trip
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Leader: Brittany Dodge
Limited to 20 participants
Cost: $60/person (note that this does not include the cost of the ferry ticket: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12)
Meeting Location: Sapelo Island Visitor's Center, Darien, GA (McIntosh County)
Join the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a guided exploration of Sapelo Island! Led by the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, you will witness the diversity of species that inhabit the maritime forest and sandy shores of this beautiful barrier island. Home to a myriad of species ranging from rails to storks, you won't soon forget the beautiful sights and sounds of Sapelo. Attendees will take a ferry to the island, and then be transported by bus to birding locations across the island. Please bring water and pack a lunch!
This event is co-hosted with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Leader: Brittany Dodge
Limited to 20 participants
Cost: $60/person (note that this does not include the cost of the ferry ticket: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12)
Meeting Location: Sapelo Island Visitor's Center, Darien, GA (McIntosh County)
Join the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a guided exploration of Sapelo Island! Led by the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, you will witness the diversity of species that inhabit the maritime forest and sandy shores of this beautiful barrier island. Home to a myriad of species ranging from rails to storks, you won't soon forget the beautiful sights and sounds of Sapelo. Attendees will take a ferry to the island, and then be transported by bus to birding locations across the island. Please bring water and pack a lunch!
This event is co-hosted with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Cape May Warbler by Andrew Dreelin
Webinar: How to Identify Warblers & Enjoy Them More, Too
A Holistic Approach to Bird Identification
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Andrew Dreelin
Cost per device: $10 per device
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Love watching warblers but struggling to identify those fast-flitting beauties? Get excited because this webinar is for you! Together we'll walk through the warblers of Georgia, teaching you how to go beyond identifying birds by color and pattern alone, to applying subtle but powerful field marks like shape, contrast, behavior, call, and even posture to confidently identify warblers from combinations of small details. Georgia birder Andrew Dreelin learned these techniques while rapidly counting songbirds in "morning flight" during fall migration in Cape May, NJ, one of the world's best migration hotspots. However, these skills can be applied by anyone in any place and during any season, whether you’re in Georgia in fall, Costa Rica in winter, or Québec in spring.
By attending this webinar, you will not only acquire some fancy ID tips, but in learning to identify birds *holistically* by taking in each individual as a whole, you’ll also enhance your appreciation of these colorful migrants as you learn the unique aspects of each species. We'll even talk a bit about the best places to go if you want to revel in warblers during migration. Whether you’ve been looking at warblers for many seasons or just a few, there's something for birders of all skill levels to learn and apply in the field this fall and beyond.
Registration for this webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom webinar instructions.
A Holistic Approach to Bird Identification
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Andrew Dreelin
Cost per device: $10 per device
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Love watching warblers but struggling to identify those fast-flitting beauties? Get excited because this webinar is for you! Together we'll walk through the warblers of Georgia, teaching you how to go beyond identifying birds by color and pattern alone, to applying subtle but powerful field marks like shape, contrast, behavior, call, and even posture to confidently identify warblers from combinations of small details. Georgia birder Andrew Dreelin learned these techniques while rapidly counting songbirds in "morning flight" during fall migration in Cape May, NJ, one of the world's best migration hotspots. However, these skills can be applied by anyone in any place and during any season, whether you’re in Georgia in fall, Costa Rica in winter, or Québec in spring.
By attending this webinar, you will not only acquire some fancy ID tips, but in learning to identify birds *holistically* by taking in each individual as a whole, you’ll also enhance your appreciation of these colorful migrants as you learn the unique aspects of each species. We'll even talk a bit about the best places to go if you want to revel in warblers during migration. Whether you’ve been looking at warblers for many seasons or just a few, there's something for birders of all skill levels to learn and apply in the field this fall and beyond.
Registration for this webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom webinar instructions.
friday, april 29
Indigo Bunting by Justin Rebbert/Audubon Photography Awards
Spring Migration at Cochran Shoals I
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person (note that there is also a $5 daily parking fee per car that will be payable on-site, or you may display your annual National Park Service pass)
Location: Marietta, GA (Cobb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, with 2-3 miles of walking on flat paths
The Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a favorite metro Atlanta birding spot due to its location along the Chattahoochee River that attracts a healthy mix of birds, especially during migration. During the height of migration, the species totals here reach the high 60s, with the highlight being a great variety of migratory warbler species, including Canada Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and Blackburnian Warbler that forage in the trees alongside the river. This guided trip will be led by Georgia Audubon’s Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, and is an opportunity not to be missed.
Note: This event is also being offered on Friday, May 13.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person (note that there is also a $5 daily parking fee per car that will be payable on-site, or you may display your annual National Park Service pass)
Location: Marietta, GA (Cobb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, with 2-3 miles of walking on flat paths
The Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a favorite metro Atlanta birding spot due to its location along the Chattahoochee River that attracts a healthy mix of birds, especially during migration. During the height of migration, the species totals here reach the high 60s, with the highlight being a great variety of migratory warbler species, including Canada Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and Blackburnian Warbler that forage in the trees alongside the river. This guided trip will be led by Georgia Audubon’s Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, and is an opportunity not to be missed.
Note: This event is also being offered on Friday, May 13.
saturday, april 30
Bouckaert Farm
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM Leaders: Nathan Farnau and Rick Taylor Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Fairburn, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Easy with mostly driving between spots with a few short walks on flat ground not to exceed 1/2 mile each. The 8,000-acre Bouckaert Farm is the brainchild of Olympian (equestrian) Carl Bouckaert. It is private land in south Fulton County bordered on the west/north by the Chattahoochee River. "Chatt Hills Eventing" is used primarily for high-level equestrian events, but is also a frequent site for movie making. Portions of Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Panther were filmed on the Farm. Netflix, HBO, Fox, and Paramount have also filmed on the property. Bouckaert Farm has only been birded a handful of times and just once during peak migration with a species total in the mid-70s including a half dozen sparrows and more than a dozen different warbler species. Join us as we look to add to this property's species list and explore the varied habitat of riparian woodlands, grassy meadows, mowed fields, ponds, and streams. |
Birds and Lichen of Palm Creek
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 11:00 AM Leaders: Malcolm Hodges and Nathan Griswell Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Gwinnett County, GA Difficulty Level: Difficult terrain, dirt paths, possible slick rock, steep gradients This newly protected granite outcrop is in a fascinating conjunction of high-energy creeks, nestled in patches of mature pine and oak forests. Join Georgia Audubon friend Malcolm Hodges for a truly special experience at the as-yet-undeveloped "Palm Creek Park" (proposed name) outcrop in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Malcolm will lead a walk on county property (he’s recently retired as The Nature Conservancy's state ecologist); participants will see a very different-looking outcrop with odd outcrop-endemic plants and rich surrounding forests, and discuss the unique features of this special place. Birds will of course be on the menu, as will all aspects of natural history. Optional: bring lunch for a picnic on the shaded rock following our hike. |
Bald Eagles by Stephanie Orlando
Guided Tour of the Chattahoochee Nature Center Wildlife Walk
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 9:15 AM Leader: Kathryn Dudeck Limited to 10 participants Cost: $25/person Location: Roswell, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty level: Easy From owls to hawks, eagles to vultures, join Chattahoochee Nature Center for a guided tour of their Wildlife Walk, home to rehabilitated, non-releasable birds of prey. Get an up-close look at species of raptors found across Georgia with educator and wildlife rehabilitator, Kathryn Dudeck, who will share their natural history, personal stories that brought them into CNC’s care, and introduce you to a special avian ambassador. Afterward, feel free to explore the 127 acres of Chattahoochee Nature Center’s property and the variety of birds that call it home. |
Worskhop: Birds, Lines, & Words (Adults)
1:00 to 3:00 PM Instructor: Christy Knight Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Blue Heron Nature Preserve (Fulton County) Have you experienced remarkable encounters with birds you’d like to share with others? Award-winning naturalist author and illustrator, Christy Baker Knight, will lead us through the steps of capturing the essence of birding from the field journal entry to the line illustration and printed page. All ability levels are welcome! Please bring basic writing and drawing materials of your choosing: a favorite pen, journal, laptop or tablet. The instructor will provide clip boards, paper and pencils, as well as additional drawing supplies to share with the group. This event is open to adults ages 18 and older! (A version of this workshop is being held for ages 13-17 on April 23). |
Short-eared Owl by Eric Bowles
Webinar & Field Session: Introduction to Bird Photography
Webinar Class Session: Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 to 9:00 PM (via Zoom) Outdoor Field Session: Saturday, April 30, 8:00 to 11:00 AM Instructor: Eric Bowles Limited to 16 participants Cost: $50/person Location: Webinar via Zoom and Field Session at Blue Heron Nature Preserve (Fulton County) Whether you are using a compact camera, a phone, or a DSLR camera, you still want to create good bird photographs. Professional nature photographer Eric Bowles will guide participants in this two-part workshop, which features a live webinar via Zoom to cover the classwork session (April 27) and an in-person, outdoor field session for hands-on practice and instruction at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead (April 30). In this workshop, you’ll receive tips, suggestions, and answers to help you make better photos with your camera. We’ll talk about equipment and its limitations, exposure settings, focus, and basics of bird composition. |
Nickajack Bat Cave by Zach Bopp
Sunset Kayak Tour at Nickajack Bat Cave
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 6:30 to 8:30 PM Leader: Zach Bopp Limited to 15 participants Cost: $85/person Location: South Pittsburg, TN Difficulty level: easy; slow to moderate-paced kayaking - no experience required. Join Georgia Audubon and Chattanooga Guided Adventures to see endangered gray bats begin their nightly hunt for insects! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River is the summer roost for up to 100,000 of these animals. Enjoy a 3-mile paddle around Nickajack Lake to the cave entrance, during which you may be lucky enough to observe such local treats as osprey and bald eagles. Take in the thrill as thousands of bats leave the cave at dusk. Reflect with your new friends about the dangers white-nose syndrome poses to the bat population and its impact on the ecology of other species in the area. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the sights on this bat cave kayak tour! All kayaking equipment is provided, including your kayak, lifejacket, paddle, guide, group throwbag, group towline, group first aid kit, and kayak light. Attendees should bring appropriate clothing layers (long sleeve synthetic shirt and board shorts with a set of synthetic pants are recommended) and a 1-liter water bottle. Registration & Wait List for this event must be done separately from other Georgia Bird Fest events. |
Campbellton Park by Michelle Hamner
Birding the Riparian Forest at Campbellton Park
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 11:00 AM Trip Leader: Giff Beaton Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Chattahoochee Hills, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Moderate, no restrooms on site Campbellton Park is the newest greenspace addition to the city of Chattahoochee Hills, located in the southern portion of Fulton County, and features nearly 2,000 feet of frontage along the Chattahoochee River. Giff Beaton is the author of several books including Birding Georgia, Birds of Kennesaw Mountain, The Breeding Bird Atlas of Georgia, and Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast. He will guide the group as we explore the riparian forest, riverbank, and scrubby edges looking for lingering winter birds, returning summer breeders, and migrants passing through. Our species goal for this trip will be 50+, and we will have good chances at several warbler species such as American Redstart, Hooded Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Northern and Louisiana Waterthrush, and Northern Parula. Tanagers, flycatchers, vireos, sparrows, raptors, and perhaps an oriole species or two should also be expected. We'll keep our eyes and ears open for other surprises as well. This is a great opportunity to bird with one of Georgia's top birders and naturalists! |
Least Bittern by Josh Jackson
Phinizy Swamp
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leader: Peter Stangel Location: Augusta, GA (Richmond County) Limited to 20 participants Difficulty Level: Easy – walking on grassy or gravel berms and hard-packed paths. No wheelchairs or strollers (we do have one staircase to go down) Minutes from downtown Augusta, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park offers you the chance to see wetland and forest-dwelling species, such as Great Blue Heron, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Painted Bunting, and American alligator, in their natural habitats. This trip will take you on a 2.5 mile loop to explore a diversity of birds and their habitats. We'll also be looking for some of the park's more skulky visitors, including American Bittern, Least Bittern, and rail species. This trip is co-hosted with Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society. |
SUNDAY, MAY 1
American Kestrel by Gary Grossman/Audubon Photography Awards
Birding at Pole Bridge Creek
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leader: Patrick Maurice Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Lithonia, GA (DeKalb County) Difficulty Level: Moderate; no restrooms The mixed habitat surrounding Pole Bridge Wastewater Treatment Facility has become a highly popular birding location among local birders in South DeKalb County, thanks in large part to a few rarities and several surprises that have been found here over the years. Although public access is limited, over 150 species of birds have been identified at this single location in the metro-Atlanta area. Join Patrick Maurice, one of the current Georgia Big Day record-holders, as we look for grassland birds such as Wild Turkey, Eastern Meadowlark, and possibly American Pipit. This is also a great opportunity to possibly find breeding American Kestrels, an uncommon sight in metro Atlanta. We will also look for migrating shorebirds, warblers, thrushes, and sparrows. |
Blue Heron Nature Preserve
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 10:30 AM Leader: Rob McDonough Limited to 15 participants Cost: Free to attend, but registration required Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Easy, walking on packed dirt trails Discover the urban bird habitat at Blue Heron Nature Preserve, the home base for Georgia Audubon. Our focus for this walk will be migratory species and year-round residents, including songbirds, woodpeckers, and waterfowl. This is an excellent field trip for beginning birders. Families are welcome. |
Red-tailed Hawk by Trent Pearce/Audubon Photography Awards
Birds & Civil Rights History of Atlanta's Alfred "Tup" Holmes Golf Course
8:00 to 11:00 AM Leader: Corina Newsome and Corliss Claire Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Paths are all paved on hilly terrain with approximately 2 miles of walking. Restroom availability will depend on the facility's COVID protocols at the time of the trip. Join us for a morning of birding and history as we explore the avian diversity of the Alfred “Tup” Holmes golf course located in Southwest Atlanta. Home to species fond of forest, pasture, and riparian ecosystems, including woodpeckers, songbirds, raptors, and more, you are sure to enjoy the unique opportunity to explore this greenspace that is usually not accessible for recreational birding. Alfred Holmes was a revolutionary African American golfer born and raised in Southwest Atlanta. After having been denied the opportunity to play a round at Bobby Jones Golf Course in 1951, Holmes and his family were instrumental in obtaining the right for blacks to play golf on City of Atlanta public golf courses. They subsequently brought suit against the city and the case wound its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, whose final ruling would end segregation of the City’s courses and eventually lead to the desegregation of all City of Atlanta public places. This trip is co-hosted with the Adams Park Foundation. |
Serenbe by Vinod Babu
Birds of Serenbe
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM Trip Leaders: Gus Kaufman and Vinod Babu Limited to 15 Participants Cost: $30/person Location: Palmetto, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Strenuous with approximately 4 miles covered over uneven terrain; no restrooms on the trail Always a fan favorite and consistently boasting a species list of 60+, this trip is sure to book quickly. Bird the private trails of Serenbe, a planned community focused on sustainable agriculture, the arts, and well-being located in south Fulton County. Trails meander through a mix of habitat, including pine and hardwood forests, open meadows, and shrub/scrub. We can expect a big species count for this walk, including good numbers of birds like Kentucky Warbler, Prairie Warbler and Blue Grosbeak, which can be hard to find within Atlanta itself. |
Photo by Jim Qualls
Longview Cattle Farm
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leader: Michelle Hamner Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Senoia, GA (Coweta County) Difficulty Level: Moderate; will require caravaning from spot to spot, no long walks planned David and Rita Brown purchased the 400 acres that make up Longview Cattle Farm in 1991, land that was badly eroded at the time due to improper timber management. A 35-foot riparian buffer of natural regeneration and native vegetation was restored along each side of the Little White Oak Creek and associated wetland areas. Today, this active cattle farm features pastureland, pineywoods, bottomland forest, and scrubby edges. We will caravan in our own cars (high-clearance vehicles are recommended) to multiple spots around the farm. We'll begin at the Brown's residence, where they host a large colony of breeding Purple Martins in the martin condos erected for these beautiful swallows. We will also visit an area of pineywoods, where we'll hope to find Red-headed Woodpeckers and maybe even catch a glimpse of one of the shy Fox Squirrels that frequent the area. Out in the pastures, we'll look for Eastern Meadowlark, sparrows, Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, and possibly Loggerhead Shrike. And, of course, we'll keep eyes and ears open for migrating warblers, tanagers, and vireos. |
Purple Gallinule by Margaret Borge/Audubon Photography Awards
Eufaula NWR - Bradley Unit
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Leader: Wes Hatch Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Florence, GA (Stewart County) Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult; approximately 3-5 miles walking with no shade; no restrooms Eufaula NWR, straddling the Georgia/Alabama state line, was established in 1964 to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl and other migratory and resident wildlife. The Bradley Unit of Eufaula, an Audubon Important Bird Area, adjoins the Chattahoochee River on the Georgia side and contains several ditched impoundments, weedy fields, as well as hardwood and floodplain forests. Eufaula NWR hosts a number of resident and migratory birds, including a multitude of hard-to-find species in Georgia. As such, we'll hope to find King Rail; Barn Owl; Purple Gallinule; migratory and breeding warblers including Prothonotary; shorebirds; Least Bittern; wading birds such as Little Blue Heron and Snowy Egret; Common Ground Dove; and lingering and resident waterfowl. |
sunday to monday, may 1 to 2
Photo by Wade Chandler / Provided by Hike Inn
Birding the Hike Inn Trail & Overnight at the Hike Inn
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
10:00 AM on Sunday, May 1, to 3:00 PM on Monday, May 2
Trip Leader: Jay Davis
Limited to 12 Participants (assuming double occupancy - only 6 rooms available)
Cost:
Difficulty Level: Strenuous, 5-mile hike with significant elevation change
If you haven't been to the Len Foote Hike Inn, you are in for a treat. Nestled in the mountains north of Amicalola Falls, the location is beautiful, the stars at night are bright, and the best part is that after a challenging 5 mile hike, you have the opportunity to shower and eat a family-style meal. After dinner, a cozy game and puzzle room beckons. Accommodations are bunk beds (2 per room), with bathrooms and hot showers in a separate bathhouse.
We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Hike Inn parking lot at the top of Amicalola Falls in Amicalola Falls State Park. We will bird our way to the Hike Inn, which will take us 4-5 hours along a 5-mile trail. Birds we will likely see include Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, Blue-headed Vireo, Hooded Warbler, and Pileated Woodpecker. The hike crosses small streams, traverses scenic ridges, and ambles through stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron.
Backpacker magazine included the trail as one of 36 “Best American Hikes” and the Inn is included on National Geographic Traveler’s “Stay List.”
After spending the night at the Hike Inn, we will bird our way back to the Hike Inn parking lot the following day, arriving back to the parking lot by 3:00 PM.
Accommodations include bunk beds, furnished linens, blankets, pillows and towels, and ample lighting. Hot showers and restrooms are available in the bathhouse, with separate facilities for men and women. There are fans for when it’s warm outside — heaters for when it’s not. Two hot family-style meals and beverages are included: dinner and breakfast.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
10:00 AM on Sunday, May 1, to 3:00 PM on Monday, May 2
Trip Leader: Jay Davis
Limited to 12 Participants (assuming double occupancy - only 6 rooms available)
Cost:
- Double Occupancy (shared room, 2 attendees): $270 per room
- Single Occupancy (private room, 1 attendee): $210 per room - Limited - Please contact us by email if you would like a private room so that we may check availability.
Difficulty Level: Strenuous, 5-mile hike with significant elevation change
If you haven't been to the Len Foote Hike Inn, you are in for a treat. Nestled in the mountains north of Amicalola Falls, the location is beautiful, the stars at night are bright, and the best part is that after a challenging 5 mile hike, you have the opportunity to shower and eat a family-style meal. After dinner, a cozy game and puzzle room beckons. Accommodations are bunk beds (2 per room), with bathrooms and hot showers in a separate bathhouse.
We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Hike Inn parking lot at the top of Amicalola Falls in Amicalola Falls State Park. We will bird our way to the Hike Inn, which will take us 4-5 hours along a 5-mile trail. Birds we will likely see include Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, Blue-headed Vireo, Hooded Warbler, and Pileated Woodpecker. The hike crosses small streams, traverses scenic ridges, and ambles through stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron.
Backpacker magazine included the trail as one of 36 “Best American Hikes” and the Inn is included on National Geographic Traveler’s “Stay List.”
After spending the night at the Hike Inn, we will bird our way back to the Hike Inn parking lot the following day, arriving back to the parking lot by 3:00 PM.
Accommodations include bunk beds, furnished linens, blankets, pillows and towels, and ample lighting. Hot showers and restrooms are available in the bathhouse, with separate facilities for men and women. There are fans for when it’s warm outside — heaters for when it’s not. Two hot family-style meals and beverages are included: dinner and breakfast.
Registration & Wait List for this event must be done separately from other Georgia Bird Fest events.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that this event has its own cancellation policy. If notice of cancellation by the participant is received by April 10, 2022, a refund of all payments made will be given (less a $50 administrative fee). If notice of cancellation is received between April 11 and April 20, 2022, a 50% refund of the tour fee will be given unless the space(s) can be filled, in which case a full refund will be given (less a $50 administrative fee). Thereafter, all deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the space(s) can be filled, in which case a full refund will be given (less a $50 administrative fee).
tuesday, may 3
Photo by Dottie Head
Webinar: Beginning Birder 101
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Georgann Schmalz
Cost: $10 per device
Location: Online via Zoom webinar
Birds are fascinating, familiar, and accessible–their colors and songs add beauty to our everyday lives. If you’d like to get started with birding or improve your birding skills, join ornithologist and birder extraordinaire Georgann Schmalz for a how-to class that will help you develop your skills and enhance your enjoyment of our feathered friends. In addition to learning key identification techniques, we’ll share information on choosing the best optics, field guides, and smartphone apps to enhance your birding experience, as well as how to participate in community science projects like eBird and grow your life list. Your newfound skills are sure to enrich your enjoyment of the outdoors and keep your mind active!
Registration for this webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom webinar instructions.
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Georgann Schmalz
Cost: $10 per device
Location: Online via Zoom webinar
Birds are fascinating, familiar, and accessible–their colors and songs add beauty to our everyday lives. If you’d like to get started with birding or improve your birding skills, join ornithologist and birder extraordinaire Georgann Schmalz for a how-to class that will help you develop your skills and enhance your enjoyment of our feathered friends. In addition to learning key identification techniques, we’ll share information on choosing the best optics, field guides, and smartphone apps to enhance your birding experience, as well as how to participate in community science projects like eBird and grow your life list. Your newfound skills are sure to enrich your enjoyment of the outdoors and keep your mind active!
Registration for this webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom webinar instructions.
Wednesday, May 4
Rodney Stotts with a Red-tailed Hawk. Photo by Annie Kaempfer
The Falconer: Film Viewing and Discussion with
Master Falconer Rodney Stotts (Virtual)
6:00 to 8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Online via Zoom Webinar
Join us for a film viewing and discussion of The Falconer, a documentary following the story of Rodney Stotts, a Master Falconer who uses his love of raptors to realize healing for himself, his family, and his community. The Falconer is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Rodney himself.
This intimate portrait film follows master falconer Rodney Stotts on his mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his stressed community. The Falconer weaves Rodney's present-day mission with the story of his past, both of which are deeply rooted in issues of social and environmental injustice, and consistently orient the viewer to his worldview: nature heals.
Following the film, we will have a discussion with Rodney Stotts about his life and work, and offer a Q&A for the audience.
Co-hosted with the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center.
Registration for this zoom webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom meeting instructions.
Master Falconer Rodney Stotts (Virtual)
6:00 to 8:00PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Online via Zoom Webinar
Join us for a film viewing and discussion of The Falconer, a documentary following the story of Rodney Stotts, a Master Falconer who uses his love of raptors to realize healing for himself, his family, and his community. The Falconer is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Rodney himself.
This intimate portrait film follows master falconer Rodney Stotts on his mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his stressed community. The Falconer weaves Rodney's present-day mission with the story of his past, both of which are deeply rooted in issues of social and environmental injustice, and consistently orient the viewer to his worldview: nature heals.
Following the film, we will have a discussion with Rodney Stotts about his life and work, and offer a Q&A for the audience.
Co-hosted with the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center.
Registration for this zoom webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom meeting instructions.
thursday, may 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on coral honeysuckle by David M. Shipper/Audubon Photography Awards
Webinar: Gardening for Birds & Building Your Backyard Sanctuary
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Ellen Honeycutt, Georgia Native Plant Society
Cost per device: $10 per device
Location: Online webinar via Zoom
Do you enjoy attracting birds and other beneficial wildlife to your yard? Do you know which types of plants will attract hummingbirds or which plants are the top producers of fruits for other birds? Do you have invasive plants you want to rid from your yard? Join Ellen Honeycutt from the Georgia Native Plant Society for this workshop on how to create a Wildlife Sanctuary on your own property. You’ll learn which plants give the biggest bang for your buck in terms of food production, shelter, and nesting sites and which plants you may want to avoid. Learn how to manage your Wildlife Sanctuary without the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides and where to go within north Georgia to source native plants for your own landscaping needs.
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Ellen Honeycutt, Georgia Native Plant Society
Cost per device: $10 per device
Location: Online webinar via Zoom
Do you enjoy attracting birds and other beneficial wildlife to your yard? Do you know which types of plants will attract hummingbirds or which plants are the top producers of fruits for other birds? Do you have invasive plants you want to rid from your yard? Join Ellen Honeycutt from the Georgia Native Plant Society for this workshop on how to create a Wildlife Sanctuary on your own property. You’ll learn which plants give the biggest bang for your buck in terms of food production, shelter, and nesting sites and which plants you may want to avoid. Learn how to manage your Wildlife Sanctuary without the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides and where to go within north Georgia to source native plants for your own landscaping needs.
Registration for this webinar will close at 12:00 PM on the date of the event to allow us time to upload the final participant lists. Please check your inbox for your Zoom webinar instructions.
Saturday, may 7, to sunday, may 8
Canada Warbler by Dale Bonk
Warbler Weekend in the North Georgia Mountains
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
Pre-trip Orientation & Warbler ID Webinar via Zoom: Monday, May 2, at 6:00 PM
Weekend Birding Trip: 7:30 AM on Saturday, May 7, to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 8
Leader: Theresa Hartz
Limited to 11 participants
Cost: $150/person
Location: Clayton, GA to Blairsville, GA
Difficulty Level: Moderate with full days of birding along different terrains
Stretch your neck and warm up those ears. It's time to prepare for spring migration! Theresa Hartz will lead participants to various hotspots in the North Georgia mountains, where it's possible to find more than 20 species of warblers, many of which will be singing on their breeding grounds. The group will visit some mountain hotspots as well as some new warbler-rich locations. This guided trip will be preceded by a classroom session on May 2. Registration fee does not include food or lodging.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
Pre-trip Orientation & Warbler ID Webinar via Zoom: Monday, May 2, at 6:00 PM
Weekend Birding Trip: 7:30 AM on Saturday, May 7, to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 8
Leader: Theresa Hartz
Limited to 11 participants
Cost: $150/person
Location: Clayton, GA to Blairsville, GA
Difficulty Level: Moderate with full days of birding along different terrains
Stretch your neck and warm up those ears. It's time to prepare for spring migration! Theresa Hartz will lead participants to various hotspots in the North Georgia mountains, where it's possible to find more than 20 species of warblers, many of which will be singing on their breeding grounds. The group will visit some mountain hotspots as well as some new warbler-rich locations. This guided trip will be preceded by a classroom session on May 2. Registration fee does not include food or lodging.
saturday, may 7
Photo by Stephen Ramsden
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Trip Leader: Stephen Ramsden Limited to: 20 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Decatur, GA (DeKalb County) Difficulty Level: Moderate, walking on level packed dirt trails. Ages 8+, please. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Trip Leader: Stephen Ramsden Limited to: 20 participants Location: Decatur, GA (DeKalb County) Difficulty Level: Moderate, walking on level packed dirt trails. Ages 8+, please. Stephen W. Ramsden, Director and Founder of the global STEM nonprofit “Sunlit Earth,” will host a beginner birder hike through one of intown Atlanta’s best birding spots, the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. Photographers are welcome, and the hike is open to all skill levels. Clyde Shepherd is a 28-acre nature preserve located in DeKalb County. Featuring many different habitat types in a small area, including a pond and wetlands area, emerging pine forest, low shrub meadow, and wooded uplands, this birding hotspot attracts many exciting species each spring, including migrating warblers, breeding waterfowl, and sometimes some uncommon surprises! |
African Grey Parrot, Congo, by Zoo Atlanta
Guided Tour of the Birds of Zoo Atlanta I
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 1:15 to 3:15 PM Leader: Zoo Atlanta Avian Conservation Staff Limited to 10 Participants Cost: $30/person Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Easy, walking along paved trails at Zoo Atlanta. Ages 10+. Join a guided tour of Zoo Atlanta’s avian collection with members of the bird program staff. You’ll learn about the conservation programs they are working on and get the insider’s scoop on fascinating birds such as the Kori Bustards, Kookaburra, Chilean Flamingos, and more. Zoo Atlanta daily admission is also included for tour-day use (Zoo rides and food are not included). Due to COVID restrictions, the guided tour will take place on the guest pathway. We will be unable to access portions of the Zoo that are not open to the public. **Please note that an identical guided tour of Zoo Atlanta is also scheduled for Saturday, May 14. |
Photo by Wes Hatch
Mud Creek Farm
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Leader: Wes Hatch Limited to 20 participants Location: Mud Creek Farm, Albany, GA (Dougherty County) Cost: $30/person Difficulty Level: Moderate with over 3 miles of walking Mud Creek Farm in Albany, GA, has been owned by the Fowler Family for the last 100 years. The late host to Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Jim Fowler grew up on this property and later turned it into an Ostrich Farm with a number of other exotic species that still call the farm home. The farm is now taken care of by his children and nieces and nephews. This a unique property that hosts southern specialties such as Northern Bobwhite, Bachman’s Sparrow, Red-headed Woodpeckers, and so much more. Plan to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the farm! Proceeds from this event will be split with Mud Creek Farm to support its longterm care. |
Roseate Spoonbill by Eric Bowles
Webinar & Field Session: Intermediate to Advanced Bird Photography Tips and Techniques
Webinar Class Session: Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Outdoor Field Session: Saturday, May 7, 8:00 to 11:00 AM Instructor: Eric Bowles Limited to 16 participants Cost: $50/person Location: Webinar via Zoom and Field Session at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve (Fulton County) You’ve got a good camera but your bird photographs are not quite as good as you’d like. What makes a great bird photo? How do you take better bird photos? How do you make images of difficult subjects such as birds in flight or songbirds in a wooded area? How do the situations affect your choice of camera settings? Professional nature photographer Eric Bowles will guide participants in this two-part workshop to answer all these questions and provide tips and techniques to help you make better bird photographs. Part One features a live webinar via Zoom to cover the classwork session (May 4), and Part Two features an in-person, outdoor field session for hands-on practice and instruction at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead (May 7). This workshop is best suited for participants with a basic understanding of cameras and photography. |
Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours by Christopher Joe
Birding the Black Belt of Alabama
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) Trip Leader: Chris Joe and an Alabama Audubon Trip Leader Limited to 20 participants Cost: $50/person Location: Newbern, AL Difficulty: The Joe Farm trail is unpaved, cut grass. Most of the distance will be covered on a trailer, with stops to get out and bird. Perry Lakes consists of typical wooded terrain with modest inclines; the trail leading to the river becomes very sandy and soft, so wear shoes that can get muddy! Join Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours and Alabama Audubon for a day of birding in Alabama's Black Belt! We will begin the day on a birding tour of the Joe Farm, a family-owned, award-winning Black Angus Farm that boasts over 200 acres of pasture, bottomland hardwood, and riparian ecosystems, hosted by Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours. During this tour, we will be transported on an 18-foot hayride trailer over 6 miles of trails. After a lunch break (lunch not included), we will travel approximately 40 minutes west to join Alabama Audubon for a trip to Perry Lakes Park to explore old-growth forest, the Cahaba River, and swampland. This event is in partnership with Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours and Alabama Audubon. |
Black-throated Blue Warbler by Lorraine Minns / Audubon Photography Awards
Original Appalachian Trail Terminus at Mt. Oglethorpe
6:30 AM to 2:00 PM Trip Leader: Kris Bisgard, Bill Lotz, and Dan Vickers Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Jasper, GA (Pickens County) Difficulty: Easy to Difficult, with the option to opt out of the steep Dawson Forest WMA section. The Mt. Oglethorpe section is a two-mile walk/drive. In 1930 Mt. Oglethorpe was designated the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, which now runs 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine. In 1958, however, the terminus was moved from Mt. Oglethorpe to its present-day location at Springer Mountain due to over-development near Mt. Oglethorpe. With an elevation of 3,288 feet, Mt. Oglethorpe is the southernmost peak of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the highest point in Pickens County. This high elevation and surrounding roads and trails give visitors a good vantage point into the treetops to view migrating warblers, thrushes, vireos, tanagers, and more. We’ll meet before dawn at Mt. Oglethorpe to enjoy the dawn chorus (Note: our meeting spot is approximately 90 minutes from Buckhead). We hope to see/hear 8-10 species of warblers, including Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue, Worm-eating, Chestnut-sided, Black-and-White, Black-throated Green, Hooded and Worm-eating, as well as Ovenbird and American Redstart. Other likely species include Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Yellow-throated, Blue-headed and Red-eyed Vireos, Scarlet Tanager, and Indigo Bunting. As we head down the mountain, we’ll bird along Monument Road, another birdy hotspot where we’ll have more chances at the species listed previously. This area adjoins the western section of Dawson Forest WMA, which we’ll explore with those willing (participants may also choose to continue birding along Monument Road if they wish to avoid the steep trail into Dawson Forest WMA). Special Notes: Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or join your guides at The Last Catch seafood restaurant at 487 E. Church St., Jasper, GA (not included in registration fee). Optional. |
Sunday, may 8
Yellow-breasted Chat by Jamie Vidich
Nash Farm Park
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 8:00 to 11:00 AM Leaders: Malcolm Hodges Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Hampton, GA (Henry County) Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate, walking gravel and mowed paths and perhaps some long grassy areas; no restrooms Nash Farm has mown paths through rolling pastures dotted with copses of trees and a small farm pond. Thus, birds will be a mixture of those in grasslands and forests, with a bit of everything possible in migration. This is splendid habitat for a variety of meadow birds, including Yellow-breasted Chat, Loggerhead Shrike, Bobolink, Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Common Yellowthroat, Field and Song Sparrow, and plenty of soaring birds that we'd expect to glide through the open skies on a clear day. |
Photo provided by the Historic Oakland Foundation
Birding Historic Oakland Cemetery
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 9:00 to 11:00 AM Leader: Rob McDonough and Oakland Cemetery Docent Limited to 15 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Easy, slow walking through the cemetery grounds with some uneven surfaces possible Historic Oakland Cemetery is home to more than 70,000 Atlanta citizens, each with a story to tell. Hear their stories and discover the history, gorgeous Victorian gardens, and the funerary art that make Oakland a unique Atlanta landmark. Participants on this tour will be treated to the many examples of bird artwork and symbology seen in and among the sculptures and statuary. We'll also be looking and listening for warblers, flycatchers, vireos, tanagers, and all the birds that make this special park their home. This will be a great walk for beginning birders and history aficionados! |
Eastern Screech-Owl by Matt Cuda/Audubon Photography Awards
Nocturnal Birds at Pine Log WMA
5:15 to 10:00 AM Trip Leaders: Shannon Fair and Iris Schumacher Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30/person Location: White, GA (Bartow County) Difficulty: Moderate, driving on dirt roads. No restrooms. Early risers will be rewarded with a cacophony of nocturnal bird calls from species such as Eastern Whip-poor-will, Chuck-will’s-widow, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, and Eastern Screech-owl. As day breaks, we’ll be treated to the dawn chorus of dozens of breeding and migratory warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and more. Traveling with high-clearance vehicles at Pine Log WMA is recommended. The group will meet at Pine Log WMA to begin birding by 5:15 AM; please factor in your driving time to Pine Log WMA. |
Photo by Melanie Furr.
Birds in Art and Ancient History: Michael C. Carlos Museum Tour
2:00 to 4:30 PM Leader: Barbara Gray, Docent, Michael C. Carlos Museum Limited to 14 participants Cost: $30/person Location: Emory University, Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and artifacts from antiquity to the present. The museum is one of the Southeast’s premier ancient art museums with major collections from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Near East, Greece, Rome, ancient Americas, Africa, and Asia, as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Join Museum docent and birder Barbara Gray for this in-person tour of the galleries of the Carlos Museum where we will explore how people from around the world have looked at the avian world and incorporated bird imagery and lore into religion, political propaganda, and art. |
friday, may 13
Indigo Bunting by Justin Rebbert/Audubon Photography Awards
Spring Migration at Cochran Shoals II
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person (note that there is also a $5 daily parking fee per car that will be payable on-site, or you may display your annual National Park Service pass)
Location: Marietta, GA (Cobb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, with 2-3 miles of walking on flat paths
The Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a favorite metro Atlanta birding spot due to its location along the Chattahoochee River that attracts a healthy mix of birds, especially during migration. During the height of migration, the species totals here reach the high 60s, with the highlight being a great variety of migratory warbler species, including Canada Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and Blackburnian Warbler that forage in the trees alongside the river. This guided trip will be led by Georgia Audubon’s Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, and is an opportunity not to be missed.
Note: This event is also being offered on Friday, April 29.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 16 participants
Cost: $30/person (note that there is also a $5 daily parking fee per car that will be payable on-site, or you may display your annual National Park Service pass)
Location: Marietta, GA (Cobb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, with 2-3 miles of walking on flat paths
The Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a favorite metro Atlanta birding spot due to its location along the Chattahoochee River that attracts a healthy mix of birds, especially during migration. During the height of migration, the species totals here reach the high 60s, with the highlight being a great variety of migratory warbler species, including Canada Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and Blackburnian Warbler that forage in the trees alongside the river. This guided trip will be led by Georgia Audubon’s Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, and is an opportunity not to be missed.
Note: This event is also being offered on Friday, April 29.
saturday, may 14
Photo by Roseanne Guerra
Birding by Canoe along the Chattahoochee River
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 7:00 to 11:00 AM Trip Leaders: Roseanne Guerra and Jay Davis Limited to 14 participants Cost: $50/person Location: Roswell, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Moderate, must be able to sit in a canoe for several hours and must be able to paddle a canoe. Celebrate spring migration and Migratory Bird Day with our partners at Chattahoochee Nature Center! Commune with nature and join birding canoe guides as you explore the hidden backwaters along the Chattahoochee River. This 4-hour trip is a treat for birders of any skill level. Canoeing equipment, including personal flotation device, is provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. Please note that participants must be at least 14 years old. |
Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot, Reko, by Zoo Atlanta
Guided Tour of the Birds of Zoo Atlanta II
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below. 1:15 to 3:15 PM Leader: Zoo Atlanta Avian Conservation Staff Limited to 10 Participants Cost: $30/person Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) Difficulty Level: Easy, walking along paved trails at Zoo Atlanta. Ages 10+ Join a guided tour of Zoo Atlanta’s avian collection with members of the bird program staff. You’ll learn about the conservation programs they are working on and get the insider’s scoop on fascinating birds such as the Kori Bustards, Kookaburra, Chilean Flamingos, and more. Zoo Atlanta daily admission is also included for tour-day use (Zoo rides and food are not included). Due to COVID restrictions, the guided tour will take place on the guest pathway. We will be unable to access portions of the Zoo that are not open to the public. **Please note that an identical guided tour of Zoo Atlanta is also scheduled for Saturday, May 7. |
Fricks Cave. Photo provided by Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.
To the Bat Cave! Endangered Gray Bats at Fricks Cave Preserve
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Leaders: Katrina Morris (Georgia Department of Natural Resources) and Christine Walkey (Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.)
Limited to 25 participants
Cost: $30/person
Difficulty Level: Easy
Have you ever seen bats emerging from a cave at dusk? Don't miss your chance to witness this incredible natural occurrence! Fricks Cave in Chickamauga, GA, is the summer home of more than 10,000 endangered gray bats and one of only two gray bat caves in Georgia.
During this unique experience, our guide will lead us on a walk around the Fricks Cave Preserve to learn about bats, their habitat and conservation, and if we are lucky, watch thousands of bats leaving the cave to feed as the sun sets. The preserve is owned and stewarded by the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.
Note that we will not be able to explore inside the cave due to habitat and species protection protocol. Fricks Cave is located just south of Chattanooga, TN.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Leaders: Katrina Morris (Georgia Department of Natural Resources) and Christine Walkey (Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.)
Limited to 25 participants
Cost: $30/person
Difficulty Level: Easy
Have you ever seen bats emerging from a cave at dusk? Don't miss your chance to witness this incredible natural occurrence! Fricks Cave in Chickamauga, GA, is the summer home of more than 10,000 endangered gray bats and one of only two gray bat caves in Georgia.
During this unique experience, our guide will lead us on a walk around the Fricks Cave Preserve to learn about bats, their habitat and conservation, and if we are lucky, watch thousands of bats leaving the cave to feed as the sun sets. The preserve is owned and stewarded by the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.
Note that we will not be able to explore inside the cave due to habitat and species protection protocol. Fricks Cave is located just south of Chattanooga, TN.
sunday, may 15
Northern Parula by Shirlay Donald / Audubon Photography Awards
Exploring Mason Mill Park
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leaders: Author Jonah McDonald and Jamie Vidich
Limited to 20 participants
Cost: Free to attend, but registration is required
Location: Decatur, GA (DeKalb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, 3 miles of walking
This 2- to 3-mile walk with Jonah McDonald, the Mason Mill Park naturalist and author of Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out will primarily follow this Decatur park's accessible boardwalks and paved multi-use trails through wetlands and along Burnt Fork Creek and the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. There will be a few sections on soft-surface hiking trails. We will stop regularly for birding opportunities, information about the native plants that support the forest’s bird population, as well as stories about the history of the park.
This event is currently full. Please join the Wait List below.
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Leaders: Author Jonah McDonald and Jamie Vidich
Limited to 20 participants
Cost: Free to attend, but registration is required
Location: Decatur, GA (DeKalb County)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, 3 miles of walking
This 2- to 3-mile walk with Jonah McDonald, the Mason Mill Park naturalist and author of Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out will primarily follow this Decatur park's accessible boardwalks and paved multi-use trails through wetlands and along Burnt Fork Creek and the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. There will be a few sections on soft-surface hiking trails. We will stop regularly for birding opportunities, information about the native plants that support the forest’s bird population, as well as stories about the history of the park.
closing keynote
Featuring Dudley Edmondson
Attempting to Understand the Disconnect between African Americans and the Outdoors
3:00 to 6:00 PM
In-person at SweetWater Brewing, Atlanta, GA
$35 per person
Book purchases available - please see below
Attempting to Understand the Disconnect between African Americans and the Outdoors
3:00 to 6:00 PM
In-person at SweetWater Brewing, Atlanta, GA
$35 per person
Book purchases available - please see below
Join us for our culminating Georgia Bird Fest event, in-person at The Reel Room at SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta. Enjoy light appetizers and a selection of SweetWater's seasonal brews, including a special cask brewed just for Georgia Bird Fest (for adults 21+). We'll celebrate our Georgia Bird Fest event leaders, volunteers, and sponsors for a great month's worth of activities.
Joining us for the Closing Event as our Keynote Speaker is photographer, author, and filmmaker Dudley Edmondson. Dudley connects the dots to the reasons behind why African Americans and others from BIPOC communities are under-represented in the outdoors. To do so, we have to look at the nation’s history of slavery, systemic racism, and the civil rights movement, all culminating into many of the social and economic problems that are now a part of our daily lives. You can purchase a copy of Dudley's book, "Black and Brown Faces in America's Wild Places," from Eagle Eye Book Shop at their online store.
Joining us for the Closing Event as our Keynote Speaker is photographer, author, and filmmaker Dudley Edmondson. Dudley connects the dots to the reasons behind why African Americans and others from BIPOC communities are under-represented in the outdoors. To do so, we have to look at the nation’s history of slavery, systemic racism, and the civil rights movement, all culminating into many of the social and economic problems that are now a part of our daily lives. You can purchase a copy of Dudley's book, "Black and Brown Faces in America's Wild Places," from Eagle Eye Book Shop at their online store.
limited edition bird fest 2022 t-shirt
Sales for our Limited Edition Georgia Bird Fest T-shirts have ended. Check back soon for information about our Georgia Bird Fest 2023 T-shirt!
The new Georgia Bird Fest 2022 shirt features a Wood Stork on a navy heavy background. This year's artwork was designed by naturalist and science comic artist Rosemary Mosco, our featured speaker for our Opening Keynote.
Shirts are available in unisex sizes X-Small through 3X-Large. Shirts are available in our online store and may be purchased for $20, plus tax and shipping. Order early to ensure best selection of sizes. For those who took advantage of the pre-sale, we began mailing orders in late March.
We order a limited number of shirts each year, and once they're gone, they're gone! We will have a very limited number of these shirts available for sale on our website in mid-April.
The new Georgia Bird Fest 2022 shirt features a Wood Stork on a navy heavy background. This year's artwork was designed by naturalist and science comic artist Rosemary Mosco, our featured speaker for our Opening Keynote.
Shirts are available in unisex sizes X-Small through 3X-Large. Shirts are available in our online store and may be purchased for $20, plus tax and shipping. Order early to ensure best selection of sizes. For those who took advantage of the pre-sale, we began mailing orders in late March.
We order a limited number of shirts each year, and once they're gone, they're gone! We will have a very limited number of these shirts available for sale on our website in mid-April.
Thank you to our georgia Bird Fest partners and host sites
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
thank you to our patrons
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Laura Adams, Andrew Feiler, and Brickworks Gallery
The Allvine Family
Meredith Bell
Sally and Greg Bergquist
Laura and Sam Breyfogle
Max and Carolyn Brown
Donna Bryans Gensler/Bryans Family Foundation
Hope and Todd Burtner
Maureen Carroll
Kathleen Casses and John Little
Gary and Leslie Cottrell
David Cree
James Diedrick and LeeAnne Richardson
Linda DiSantis and Bob Kerr
Courtenay and George Dusenbury
Leslie Edwards and Jay Pakchar
Adam and Ashley George
Marc and Brynne Goncher
Nancy Hamilton
Phyllis Hawkins and Mark Seaman
Cheryl Hensley
John and Jean Hess
Elizabeth and Bill Higginbotham
Lisa M. Hill
Pierre and Nancy Howard
Phoebe and Kevin Janflone
Susan Jones
Judy Killeen
Mary Kimberly and Gavin MacDonald
Margaret Lamb
Melinda Langston
Cindy Lederman
Angela Lewis and Brian Keever
Karen Lindauer
Charles and Susan Loeb
Susie Maclin
Paige Martin and Arjun Srinivasan
Dan May
Robert McDonough
Barbara McNamara
Paul and Adrianne Miller
Tom Mills
Sandra Murray
Robyn and Steve Newman
Katharine O'Hare
Tom Painter and Carla Roncoli
Steve Phenicie and Lisa Slotznick
Thea Powell
John and Andrea Pruitt
Judy Renault
Kit and Ron Robey
Donna Shapiro
Jensy Shell
Larry Stephens
Teresa Stickels
Esther and Jim Stokes
Allin Tallmadge
Jared Teutsch and Angela Trethaway
Tucker Butterfly Garden/Trees of Tucker
Susan Utley
Lynn and Winkler Weinberg
Diana Worthington-White
Anonymous (3)
Laura Adams, Andrew Feiler, and Brickworks Gallery
The Allvine Family
Meredith Bell
Sally and Greg Bergquist
Laura and Sam Breyfogle
Max and Carolyn Brown
Donna Bryans Gensler/Bryans Family Foundation
Hope and Todd Burtner
Maureen Carroll
Kathleen Casses and John Little
Gary and Leslie Cottrell
David Cree
James Diedrick and LeeAnne Richardson
Linda DiSantis and Bob Kerr
Courtenay and George Dusenbury
Leslie Edwards and Jay Pakchar
Adam and Ashley George
Marc and Brynne Goncher
Nancy Hamilton
Phyllis Hawkins and Mark Seaman
Cheryl Hensley
John and Jean Hess
Elizabeth and Bill Higginbotham
Lisa M. Hill
Pierre and Nancy Howard
Phoebe and Kevin Janflone
Susan Jones
Judy Killeen
Mary Kimberly and Gavin MacDonald
Margaret Lamb
Melinda Langston
Cindy Lederman
Angela Lewis and Brian Keever
Karen Lindauer
Charles and Susan Loeb
Susie Maclin
Paige Martin and Arjun Srinivasan
Dan May
Robert McDonough
Barbara McNamara
Paul and Adrianne Miller
Tom Mills
Sandra Murray
Robyn and Steve Newman
Katharine O'Hare
Tom Painter and Carla Roncoli
Steve Phenicie and Lisa Slotznick
Thea Powell
John and Andrea Pruitt
Judy Renault
Kit and Ron Robey
Donna Shapiro
Jensy Shell
Larry Stephens
Teresa Stickels
Esther and Jim Stokes
Allin Tallmadge
Jared Teutsch and Angela Trethaway
Tucker Butterfly Garden/Trees of Tucker
Susan Utley
Lynn and Winkler Weinberg
Diana Worthington-White
