Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative

A cooperative partnership to deliver the full spectrum of bird conservation emphasizing volunteer stewardship.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird ©Ryan Brady
Tundra Swan migration ©Robert Rolley
Ryan Brady surveying ©Tim Oksiuta
Female American Redstart ©Ryan Brady
Piping Plover ©Ryan Brady
Students participate in a bird banding demo ©Ryan Brady
Blue-headed Vireo ©Ryan Brady

WBCI conference draws 135+ participants to address declines in swifts, swallows, nightjars, & other aerial insectivores

Conference presentations now available online!

Over 2,300 Chimney Swifts seen on evening field trip:

WBCI unveils strategic plan to guide its next five years of bird conservation. Click below for the plan or learn more here.

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Walk-ins welcome for WBCI conference, Sept 6-8
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