Wild Bird Research Group, Inc.

The Wild Bird Research Group, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to conduct and support research and science-based conservation initiatives that benefit birds and their habitats in the Americas. WBRG and its associates conduct various research, monitoring and education programs in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and Central America, tropical bird banding internships for university students, owl migration and winter ecology research, and bird-focused environmental interpretive programs.

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At the Wild Bird Research Group, we believe that meaningful conservation begins with knowledge, action, and community engagement. Our membership program invites you to be part of a passionate network dedicated to advancing the science and conservation of wild birds across the Americas. As a member, you directly support research initiatives, habitat protection efforts, and educational outreach that build a deeper public appreciation for birds and the ecosystems they depend on. Join us in making a lasting impact—together, we can ensure that future generations experience the wonder of wild birds in a thriving natural world

Adopt An Owl

Adopt a Northern Saw-whet and receive an official adoption certificate, a photo of an owl from this research season, its band number, and its original encounter data. The certificate also comes with a photo of an owl’s wing illuminated by ultraviolet light, the owl’s wing length, and its mass – owl researchers can use this information to determine the age and sex of migrating owls.

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The Wild Bird Research Group, Inc., seeks applicants for banding technician internships. These positions are opportunities for college students and graduates to visit one of the most biodiverse countries in the Americas, participate in a tropical bird banding operation, and contribute to an international effort to study declining migratory songbirds.

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WBRG Merchandise is available now!

All Funds raised from merchandise sales go directly towards our research, which investigates the vital interactions between birds and their habitats so that both may be better protected.

WBRG Merchandise is available now!

All Funds raised from merchandise sales go directly towards our research, which investigates the vital interactions between birds and their habitats so that both may be better protected.

WBRG Merchandise is available now!

All Funds raised from merchandise sales go directly towards our research, which investigates the vital interactions between birds and their habitats so that both may be better protected.

Latest News

Springtime 2025 at Wild Bird Research

As spring migration brings American Kestrels back to their breeding grounds, our team at the Wild Bird Research Group has been out in the field installing and monitoring nest boxes to help these colorful falcons find safe places to raise their young. Our Hatch a Hundred campaign is in full swing

Owl Wear That Now

A chance discovery in January 2019 turned a tragic owl tale into a cherished keepsake. While exploring our front yard, we found a bird band attached to leg bones – likely from an owl pellet. Reporting the band to USGS revealed it belonged to an Eastern Screech Owl, banded locally. The band now lives on as my necklace, a unique piece of jewelry with a remarkable story. As part of the North American Bird Banding Program, which has tracked over 60 million birds since 1904, this small metal band represents both scientific research and a personal connection to wildlife conservation.