Common Yellowthroat, Photo by Steve Rushing
BIRD CITY GEORGIA
In July 2025, Birds Georgia launched Bird City Georgia, a statewide initiative designed to help communities become healthier for both birds and people. With this launch, Georgia became the 16th member of the Bird City Network, joining more than 200 communities across four countries working to create bird-friendly environments.
Bird City Georgia is a collaborative effort led by a steering committee with representatives from Birds Georgia, the Georgia Native Plant Society, and the Georgia Ornithological Society. Together, we are guiding cities, towns, counties, and campuses across Georgia in taking meaningful steps to protect native bird populations while enhancing quality of life for residents.
To become a certified Bird City, a community must meet at least 12 requirements from the program’s comprehensive Action List. Examples include controlling invasive species on public lands, promoting native plants, and creating or preserving wildlife corridors and green spaces.
READ MORE: Decatur becomes Georgia's first certified Bird City
Bird City Georgia welcomes applications from cities, towns, counties, and campuses. Interested communities are encouraged to read the action list, assemble a group of local stakeholders, and begin the application process.
For more information and to learn how your community can apply, visit: https://birdcity.org/georgia
Bird City Georgia is a collaborative effort led by a steering committee with representatives from Birds Georgia, the Georgia Native Plant Society, and the Georgia Ornithological Society. Together, we are guiding cities, towns, counties, and campuses across Georgia in taking meaningful steps to protect native bird populations while enhancing quality of life for residents.
To become a certified Bird City, a community must meet at least 12 requirements from the program’s comprehensive Action List. Examples include controlling invasive species on public lands, promoting native plants, and creating or preserving wildlife corridors and green spaces.
READ MORE: Decatur becomes Georgia's first certified Bird City
Bird City Georgia welcomes applications from cities, towns, counties, and campuses. Interested communities are encouraged to read the action list, assemble a group of local stakeholders, and begin the application process.
For more information and to learn how your community can apply, visit: https://birdcity.org/georgia
Decatur Mayor Pro Tem Tony Powers, Birds Georgia Executive Director Adam Betuel, and Decatur Urban Naturalist Allison Ericson at the dedication ceremony for Bird City Decatur on October 17, 2025, at Legacy Park in the city of Decatur, GA.
