Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative

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

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Recent Posts

Great Wisconsin Birdathon underway!
The official birding start period for Birdathon 2019 begins Monday, April 15, and lasts until June 15. This year the …
5 Ways to Help Birds through Spring Snowstorms
Another April snowstorm is bearing down on portions of Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Although such spring snowstorms are common …
Major Accomplishments of WBCI: 2002-2017
Since its creation in 2002, the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative has made remarkable gains for bird conservation, not the least …
Great Backyard Bird Count: February 15-18
Running from February 15-18, this fun and easy event provides scientists a snapshot of late winter bird populations worldwide. And …
How Chickadees and Other Small Birds Survive Severe Cold
Brrrr! It’s been cold across the state of late, creating challenges for us and many wildlife alike. Small birds like …
Pledge Your Time & Skills to Citizen Science
Wisconsin’s Citizen-Based Monitoring Network is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019. Learn about Wisconsin’s history of citizen-based monitoring and how …
NABCI Releases Three New Products for Bird Conservation
The North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) recently released three products to help focus efforts, identify opportunities, and highlight successes …
American Robins a Sign of Spring?
We’re afraid not! Some spend the winter in Wisconsin, even as far north as Lake Superior. How do they pull …
New Trend Data Available via eBird and Audubon CBCs
eBird Status and Trends Assessments Now Available A new era of eBird Science is here: Status and Trends. Your sightings …
Walk-ins welcome for WBCI conference, Sept 6-8
WBCI’s 2018 annual meeting is just around the corner. With a focus on declining populations of aerial insectivores — swifts, …