Snowy Egrets. Photo by Franco Portmann, Audubon Photography Awards
BIRDS GEORGIA UPCOMING EVENTS
Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We offer a variety of virtual and in-person events to help you and your family gain a better understanding of our work and the birds that surround us. You can view a calendar of upcoming workshops and events at the bottom of this page.
Note regarding webinars: Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are recorded and a link to watch later shared with registered participants.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like to sign-up to receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter with a list of upcoming events, please consider becoming a member or visit our newsletter page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration more than 7 days prior to the event, we will refund the registration fee less a 20% processing fee. Cancellations six (6) days or less prior to the event are non-refundable unless we can resell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class or event must be cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SAFETY
We expect all program participants to adhere to our code of conduct. Please read over our code of conduct before participating in a Birds Georgia program or field trip. NOTE: You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a Birds Georgia Field Trip, and if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Note regarding webinars: Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are recorded and a link to watch later shared with registered participants.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like to sign-up to receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter with a list of upcoming events, please consider becoming a member or visit our newsletter page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration more than 7 days prior to the event, we will refund the registration fee less a 20% processing fee. Cancellations six (6) days or less prior to the event are non-refundable unless we can resell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class or event must be cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SAFETY
We expect all program participants to adhere to our code of conduct. Please read over our code of conduct before participating in a Birds Georgia program or field trip. NOTE: You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a Birds Georgia Field Trip, and if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
American Goldfinch. Photo by Don Kopanoff.
Fall Flyway Festival
September 1 to 30
Join us this September for our annual Fall Flyway Festival, a month-long series of events highlighting the vital role native plants play in supporting birds and other wildlife. From webinars and hands-on workshops to expert-led talks, this festival is packed with opportunities to learn how gardening with native plants can help restore critical habitats for birds and other wildlife right in your own backyard.
September 1 to 30
Join us this September for our annual Fall Flyway Festival, a month-long series of events highlighting the vital role native plants play in supporting birds and other wildlife. From webinars and hands-on workshops to expert-led talks, this festival is packed with opportunities to learn how gardening with native plants can help restore critical habitats for birds and other wildlife right in your own backyard.
Swift Night Out in Brunswick, GA
Wednesday, October 7 (Rain Date: October 8)
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Silver Bluff Brewing Company, 1325 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Join Birds Georgia for cold brews and really cool birds in Brunswick! We’ll meet at Silver Bluff Brewing Co. for optional beverages and good bird conversation before taking a short walk to the historic downtown post office to witness a spectacular seasonal phenomenon.
Each fall, hundreds of Chimney Swifts gather at dusk to feed before descending into the post office chimney to roost for the night. We’ll watch this incredible display and learn more about Chimney Swifts and Georgia’s other migrating birds along the way.
Wednesday, October 7 (Rain Date: October 8)
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Silver Bluff Brewing Company, 1325 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Join Birds Georgia for cold brews and really cool birds in Brunswick! We’ll meet at Silver Bluff Brewing Co. for optional beverages and good bird conversation before taking a short walk to the historic downtown post office to witness a spectacular seasonal phenomenon.
Each fall, hundreds of Chimney Swifts gather at dusk to feed before descending into the post office chimney to roost for the night. We’ll watch this incredible display and learn more about Chimney Swifts and Georgia’s other migrating birds along the way.
Birds Georgia at Manuel's Tavern
Birds Georgia hosts quarterly meetings on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern. These meetings are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please join us!
Manuel's Tavern is located at 602 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Free parking is readily available to the south of the building. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
We will meet on the following dates in 2026:
Birds Georgia hosts quarterly meetings on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern. These meetings are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please join us!
Manuel's Tavern is located at 602 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Free parking is readily available to the south of the building. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
We will meet on the following dates in 2026:
- February 22: Charles Seabrook and Ann Litrel
- June 28: Dr. Michelle Moyer on Migratory Behavior of Prothonotary Warblers
- August 23: Russell Clayton on the Work of Athos Menaboni
- October 25
Early Birds Book Club
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book!
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book!
