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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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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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
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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.
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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.
Latest News
The Quiet Math of Conservation
Hope for a Threatened Species is Starting to Add Up By Samantha Bean (Flutter by Meadows) It was a late-winter day leaning toward spring—the sun
Cedar Waxwing: Wild Bird Research Group’s 2026 Bird of the Year
Each year, Wild Bird Research Group encounters dozens of bird species through our research, monitoring, and public outreach work. When our community of supporters selected
Upcoming Long-eared Owl Research
Photo Credit: James Muchmore Long-eared Owls are among our most charismatic owls. In much of eastern North America they are migratory winter visitors. They are
A Message from Our Executive Director
Hi friends, Sean Graesser here — Executive Director of Wild Bird Research Group. On Giving Tuesday, I’m reminded just how much of our work only
Fall 2025 Owl Programming
The annual fall migration of Northern Saw-Whet Owls – eastern North America’s smallest owl species – is underway once again. Each year the Wild Bird Research
Notes from the First Nights: Northern Saw-whet Migration Begins
by Samantha Bean Another season of banding Northern Saw-whet owls has begun at Wild Bird Research Group this week. The leaves are falling, the temps
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