Young birders in Illinois are fortunate. In March of 2010 the Illinois Young Birders Club was formed under the umbrella of the Illinois Ornithological Society. This statewide club organizes field trips and produces a quarterly newsletter for its members. The cost to join is just $10 per year and is open to ages 9-18. Adults [...]
The Ohio Young Birders Club (OYBC) is a young naturalist’s dream come true. Started by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) in 2006, it has grown so much over the years and there is no end to this growth in sight. The Black Swamp Bird Observatory hosts many young birder events. It is the heart [...]
For 2013 we have decided to make a concerted effort to promote the accomplishments and importance of young birders. The Future of Conservation The future of conservation belongs to young birders. We need to do all we can for them now so they have a strong foundation for college, careers, and long-term conservation. Within the [...]The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania comes 20 years after the first atlas. Bird populations change a lot in twenty years, so a large tome like this is a valuable resource for casual birders and expert ornithologists alike. The amount of work that went into the Second Atlas of Breeding Birds of Pennsylvania [...]
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Black Swamp Bird Observatory are excited to introduce the Young Birders Network. This new website offers a wealth of resources geared toward birders of high-school age. This site enables young birders to connect with peers, find clubs in their area, discover conferences and events, and find information on colleges [...]