Great Blue Heron. Photo by Don Kopanoff / Birds Georgia Photographers Network
georgia bird fest 2026
April 10 to May 10
Patron Registration Opens: March 3, at 7:00 AM
Birds Georgia Member Registration Opens: March 10, at 7:00 AM
Non-member Registration Opens: March 17, at 7:00 AM
Birds Georgia Member Registration Opens: March 10, at 7:00 AM
Non-member Registration Opens: March 17, at 7:00 AM
Birds, y’all! It’s almost time for Georgia Bird Fest, Georgia’s premier birding event and the state’s largest bird and nature festival. This year is extra special as we celebrate Birds Georgia’s 100th Anniversary! From April 10 to May 10, join birders and nature lovers across the state for a whole month of birding trips, nature events, and educational webinars during our Flight of the Century.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, Georgia Bird Fest 2026 has something for everyone. Explore Georgia’s top birding hotspots on guided field trips, attend hands-on nature workshops, and hear from expert guest speakers.
Don’t miss our third annual Bird Fest Summit at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, with the main event on Sunday, April 26 — featuring bird-watching field trips, engaging presentations, and fun, family-friendly activities surrounded by the beauty of Piedmont Park.
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest helps fund Birds Georgia’s conservation, education, and community engagement programs, supporting a future where both birds and people thrive.
Join us this spring for one of the most exciting birding events in Georgia — and take flight with us on our centennial journey!
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, Georgia Bird Fest 2026 has something for everyone. Explore Georgia’s top birding hotspots on guided field trips, attend hands-on nature workshops, and hear from expert guest speakers.
Don’t miss our third annual Bird Fest Summit at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, with the main event on Sunday, April 26 — featuring bird-watching field trips, engaging presentations, and fun, family-friendly activities surrounded by the beauty of Piedmont Park.
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest helps fund Birds Georgia’s conservation, education, and community engagement programs, supporting a future where both birds and people thrive.
Join us this spring for one of the most exciting birding events in Georgia — and take flight with us on our centennial journey!
Join Us for the Georgia Bird Fest Summit
April 26, 2025
Flight of the Century
Keynote Address by George Armistead
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
April 26, 2025
Flight of the Century
Keynote Address by George Armistead
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
The Georgia Bird Fest Summit is coming home to the ATL! We'll convene at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on April 26 for the third annual Georgia Bird Fest Summit.
Registration will open to current Birds Georgia Members on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 AM.
Birds Georgia is thrilled to welcome birding aficionado George Armistead as our 2026 Georgia Bird Fest keynote speaker.
George Armistead is the founder of Hillstar Nature, where he leads unforgettable birding and wildlife tours worldwide. Having guided expeditions on all seven continents, he combines deep expertise with contagious enthusiasm that inspires travelers of all experience levels. He is the author of Better Birding: Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field (Princeton University Press, 2015) and The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Pennsylvania (Scott & Nix, Inc., 2016), holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and serves as an associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. George finds joy in every kind of birding, from seabirds and shorebirds to songbirds. When not leading tours or cheering on his favorite Philadelphia sports teams, he enjoys time at home with his wife, Kristin, and their dog, Sully.
Registration will open to current Birds Georgia Members on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 AM.
Birds Georgia is thrilled to welcome birding aficionado George Armistead as our 2026 Georgia Bird Fest keynote speaker.
George Armistead is the founder of Hillstar Nature, where he leads unforgettable birding and wildlife tours worldwide. Having guided expeditions on all seven continents, he combines deep expertise with contagious enthusiasm that inspires travelers of all experience levels. He is the author of Better Birding: Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field (Princeton University Press, 2015) and The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Pennsylvania (Scott & Nix, Inc., 2016), holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and serves as an associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. George finds joy in every kind of birding, from seabirds and shorebirds to songbirds. When not leading tours or cheering on his favorite Philadelphia sports teams, he enjoys time at home with his wife, Kristin, and their dog, Sully.
2026 Georgia bird fest t-shirt
Alexander Vidal is the artist for the 2026 Georgia Bird Fest T-shirts.
We're excited to launch our 2026 Georgia Bird Fest T-shirts featuring Atlanta's skyline and Piedmont Park, the city where it all started 100 years ago. This eye-catching design was created by Alexander Vidal. Check out Alexander’s work on his Instagram profile.
This year, we're distributing our T-shirts through Bonfire, and purchasers may choose to print this design on short- or long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more. Prices start at $24.99, plus sales tax and shipping, for short-sleeved T-shirts. Items will be directly shipped to you via Bonfire.
Special Note for Patrons and Trip Leaders: Birds Georgia no longer stocks T-shirts, and all inventory is now sold and managed via our online Bonfire store. Unfortunately, we can no longer provide complimentary T-shirts to patrons and field trip leaders. However, you are welcome to purchase a T-shirt in our Bonfire store. Shirts are available in a variety of colors and fabrics, including long- and short-sleeved options, and will be shipped directly to you via Bonfire.
This year, we're distributing our T-shirts through Bonfire, and purchasers may choose to print this design on short- or long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more. Prices start at $24.99, plus sales tax and shipping, for short-sleeved T-shirts. Items will be directly shipped to you via Bonfire.
Special Note for Patrons and Trip Leaders: Birds Georgia no longer stocks T-shirts, and all inventory is now sold and managed via our online Bonfire store. Unfortunately, we can no longer provide complimentary T-shirts to patrons and field trip leaders. However, you are welcome to purchase a T-shirt in our Bonfire store. Shirts are available in a variety of colors and fabrics, including long- and short-sleeved options, and will be shipped directly to you via Bonfire.
Become a centennial patron
By becoming a Centennial Patron at the $1,000 level, you will enjoy exclusive access to meaningful experiences and benefits throughout our Centennial year including early and priority registration access to Georgia Bird Fest events. You will also experience patron-only events and field trips during Georgia Bird Fest and it won't end there. This is your all-in-one opportunity to engage deeply with Birds Georgia and celebrate this historic milestone throughout our whole Centennial year.
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest supports the conservation, education, and community engagement work being done by Birds Georgia. Where birds thrive, people thrive.
Your participation in Georgia Bird Fest supports the conservation, education, and community engagement work being done by Birds Georgia. Where birds thrive, people thrive.
thank you to our 2025 sponsors
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 patrons
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Laura Adams and Andrew Feiler
Brickworks Gallery
Mary Claire and Doug Allvine
Michael and Lori Ayling
Bill Bell and Sarah Tunkle
Sally and Greg Bergquist
Laura and Sam Breyfogle
Mary Ellen and Neil Brigham
Carolyn and Max Brown
Hope and Todd Burtner
Robert Cain and Molly Lay
Mike and Maxine Chriszt
Anne Clark
Coastal Georgia Audubon Society
Jay Davis
Courtenay and George Dusenbury
Linda DiSantis and Bob Kerr
Ann Eggert
Joshua Gassman
Brynne and Marc Goncher
Diane Hawkins-Cox
Scott Hayes and Scott Porter
John and Jean Hess
Mary Campbell Jenkins
Susan Jones
Mary Kimberly and Gavin MacDonald
Mary Anne and James Lanier
Melinda Langston
Paige Martin and Arjun Srinivasan
Erin Kelly Masciotra and Anthony Masciotra
Ellen Miller
Sally and Jim Morgens
Jay Pakchar
Jeanne Riggall
Carla Roncoli and Tom Painter
Irena Rowe
Steve Phenicie and Lisa Slotznick
Sally Sears and Richard Belcher
Donna Shapiro
Jensy Shell
Melissa Sisson
Laura Stanford
Esther and Jim Stokes
Wayne and Jane Thorpe
Jared Teutsch and Angela Trethaway
Susan Utley
Melanie and Keith Vickers
Michael Weaver
Lynn and Winkler Weinberg
Diana Worthington-White
Laura Adams and Andrew Feiler
Brickworks Gallery
Mary Claire and Doug Allvine
Michael and Lori Ayling
Bill Bell and Sarah Tunkle
Sally and Greg Bergquist
Laura and Sam Breyfogle
Mary Ellen and Neil Brigham
Carolyn and Max Brown
Hope and Todd Burtner
Robert Cain and Molly Lay
Mike and Maxine Chriszt
Anne Clark
Coastal Georgia Audubon Society
Jay Davis
Courtenay and George Dusenbury
Linda DiSantis and Bob Kerr
Ann Eggert
Joshua Gassman
Brynne and Marc Goncher
Diane Hawkins-Cox
Scott Hayes and Scott Porter
John and Jean Hess
Mary Campbell Jenkins
Susan Jones
Mary Kimberly and Gavin MacDonald
Mary Anne and James Lanier
Melinda Langston
Paige Martin and Arjun Srinivasan
Erin Kelly Masciotra and Anthony Masciotra
Ellen Miller
Sally and Jim Morgens
Jay Pakchar
Jeanne Riggall
Carla Roncoli and Tom Painter
Irena Rowe
Steve Phenicie and Lisa Slotznick
Sally Sears and Richard Belcher
Donna Shapiro
Jensy Shell
Melissa Sisson
Laura Stanford
Esther and Jim Stokes
Wayne and Jane Thorpe
Jared Teutsch and Angela Trethaway
Susan Utley
Melanie and Keith Vickers
Michael Weaver
Lynn and Winkler Weinberg
Diana Worthington-White
