Field Trips
New Georgia Audubon Safety protocols and Codes of Conduct for Volunteers and Participants
To ensure the safety of all field trip participants and volunteer field trip leaders, we hold our volunteers accountable to the Georgia Audubon Volunteer Code of Conduct, and program attendees accountable to the Program Participant Code of Conduct. For instructions on incident reporting, please visit the Participant Safety page.
To ensure the safety of all field trip participants and volunteer field trip leaders, we hold our volunteers accountable to the Georgia Audubon Volunteer Code of Conduct, and program attendees accountable to the Program Participant Code of Conduct. For instructions on incident reporting, please visit the Participant Safety page.
Georgia Audubon Field Trips During COVID-19
Georgia Audubon has resumed limited in-person field trips with special COVID-19 considerations for the safety of our volunteer leaders and participants. We are deferring to CDC guidelines for all of our in-person trips. Field trips are currently limited to 12 participants and participants are asked to register for each trip and agree to abide by the following rules:
If you are unwilling to abide by these rules, please do not sign up for a field trip at this time. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Georgia Audubon has resumed limited in-person field trips with special COVID-19 considerations for the safety of our volunteer leaders and participants. We are deferring to CDC guidelines for all of our in-person trips. Field trips are currently limited to 12 participants and participants are asked to register for each trip and agree to abide by the following rules:
- Sign up for field trips via the Georgia Audubon website and acknowledge that if I show up without a reservation, I may be turned away.
- I will only carpool with members of my household or with other full vaccinated people who agree to ride share.
- I agree to wear a face covering while on the field trip to protect myself, the trip leader, and other participants.
- I agree not to share binoculars, scopes, or other equipment.
- I will do my best to maintain 6 feet of separation from other participants outside of my household.
If you are unwilling to abide by these rules, please do not sign up for a field trip at this time. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
georgia Audubon Field Trips
Georgia Audubon field trips are a great way to learn more about Georgia's resident and migrating birds. They are also a great way to meet other people who share your interest in birds and the outdoors. Beginning birders are welcome on our trips. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars, please contact the field trip leader in advance and he/she should be able to loan you a pair. Unless otherwise noted, our field trips are free and open to the public. Come learn about Georgia's birds from Georgia Audubon's enthusiastic, volunteer field trip leaders.
Please note: Some sites, such as state and national parks, require entry/parking fees. If registration is required, this will be specified in the details. You can find details and driving directions by clicking on the calendar entry below or by scrolling down below the calendar to the description.
On occasion, field trips may have to be cancelled (bad weather, etc.) or important details may change (for example, the original meeting spot for a site may have to be changed if there is a trail closure or parking problem). ALWAYS check this site the night a scheduled field trip for updates.
LIABILITY NOTICE: By signing up for a trip or attending a field trip sponsored by Georgia Audubon, I acknowledge that these activities can be hazardous and that I could be injured. I agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume any risk of physical injury or damage to my property.
If you would like to lead a field trip, contribute ideas for places to go, or give feedback about leaders, trips, or the field trip directions, please email Corina Newsome.
We have adopted the American Birding Association's Principles of Birding Ethics. We encourage our members to follow these guidelines on our field trips and elsewhere. Please see the ABA's Code of Ethics website to familiarize yourself with this code.
Field trips are listed in date order. Please click on the field trip you are interested in for details.
INCIDENT REPORTING
If you feel that the standards for participant or volunteer behavior have been violated (or are unsure if a violation has occurred), please report the incident to a Georgia Audubon event leader. If you are not comfortable speaking with an event leader, please directly contact the Georgia Audubon Community Engagement Manager (Corina Newsome - corina.newsome@georgiaaudubon.org) immediately, or within 24 hrs. of the occurrence. If you or another event participant feels or have felt unsafe during a Georgia Audubon field trip, or have an inappropriate or unsafe encounter with a Georgia Audubon staff member or Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer, please contact the Community Engagement Manager immediately.
Please note: Some sites, such as state and national parks, require entry/parking fees. If registration is required, this will be specified in the details. You can find details and driving directions by clicking on the calendar entry below or by scrolling down below the calendar to the description.
On occasion, field trips may have to be cancelled (bad weather, etc.) or important details may change (for example, the original meeting spot for a site may have to be changed if there is a trail closure or parking problem). ALWAYS check this site the night a scheduled field trip for updates.
LIABILITY NOTICE: By signing up for a trip or attending a field trip sponsored by Georgia Audubon, I acknowledge that these activities can be hazardous and that I could be injured. I agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume any risk of physical injury or damage to my property.
If you would like to lead a field trip, contribute ideas for places to go, or give feedback about leaders, trips, or the field trip directions, please email Corina Newsome.
- If you have field trip questions, please email Corina Newsome, Community Engagement Manager.
- Need a checklist to the Birds of the Atlanta Metro Area? Click here
- Wonder what other birders are spotting throughout the state? Subscribe to the Georgia Birders Online listserv.
- Interested in knowing when migratory birds can be seen in the area? Check Arrival/Departure Dates for Georgia Area Birds.
We have adopted the American Birding Association's Principles of Birding Ethics. We encourage our members to follow these guidelines on our field trips and elsewhere. Please see the ABA's Code of Ethics website to familiarize yourself with this code.
Field trips are listed in date order. Please click on the field trip you are interested in for details.
INCIDENT REPORTING
If you feel that the standards for participant or volunteer behavior have been violated (or are unsure if a violation has occurred), please report the incident to a Georgia Audubon event leader. If you are not comfortable speaking with an event leader, please directly contact the Georgia Audubon Community Engagement Manager (Corina Newsome - corina.newsome@georgiaaudubon.org) immediately, or within 24 hrs. of the occurrence. If you or another event participant feels or have felt unsafe during a Georgia Audubon field trip, or have an inappropriate or unsafe encounter with a Georgia Audubon staff member or Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer, please contact the Community Engagement Manager immediately.
