William Shakespeare loved birds, and his plays and sonnets are alive with avian imagery—symbols of freedom, jealousy, love, betrayal, and prophecy. Bringing together Western Field

Abstracts are being accepted for scientific presentations at the 50th Annual Conference of Western Field Ornithologists (WFO), hosted by Klamath Bird Observatory and Oregon Birding

The 2025 Birdathon, held from September 15 to October 31, has officially wrapped up—and what a success it was! Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) set an

Jake Xia has been fascinated by the natural world since childhood. A lifelong naturalist, he lives in Irvine, California, and credits his love of nature

This year, Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) was proud to sponsor the 2025 Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium, which took place on October 4 in Seattle,

Lee este artículo en español / Read this article in Spanish Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) proudly participated in the XXII Congreso para el Estudio y

Lee este artículo en ingles / Read this article in English Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) participó por primera vez en el XXII Congreso para el

Western Birds, the quarterly journal of Western Field Ornithologists (WFO), has been a popular source of scientific insight for the ornithological community for over fifty

Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) has two fantastic international birding tours planned for late 2026. More details will be shared with members soon, but we wanted

This year, WFO partnered with the Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) to host our 49th Annual Conference, which was held in Yakima, Washington, June 5–8. The

The Western Field Ornithologists established the Harry S. Swarth Award in 2011. The award honors a body of work that significantly advances field ornithology in

Director Transitions In recent months, Carol Beardmore (AZ) and Teresa Connell (NM) stepped down to fulfill other commitments. Carol served for 2 years, her second

Oscar Enrique López Bujanda is a PhD student at the University of Sonora, whose work focuses on the ecology of bird populations in arid zones.

The Western Field Ornithologists’ (WFO’s) annual Birdathon is taking flight once again, running from September 15 to October 31, 2025. This exciting event invites birders

The 2025 Annual WFO Conference is only a few weeks away – there is still time to register! In partnership with the Washington Ornithological Society,

As with previous years, the Student Programs Committee had their work cut out for them in awarding student scholarships for the 2025 Yakima conference. After

In 2024, the board of Western Field Ornithologists decided to support travel awards for ornithologists from Mexico to attend the group’s annual conference in San

Western Field Ornithologists is in the sixth year of its Research Grant program. In past years, the program has supported 3 to 6 students depending

From early migration scientists to the value behind creating welcoming spaces for all birders, WFO continued offering virtual presentations to members for the third year

We’re excited to share something special with you!  WFO has just released a brand-new video that captures the spirit, passion, and purpose behind our community—and

Larry Wayne Allen, 1946 – 2025  Larry was the eldest son of Harry R. Allen and Clara M. Allen who moved to California shortly after