A dedicated task force organized by the Board recently tackled a full overhaul of the WFO website, which hadn’t had a design refresh in several

A 2025 publication in the journal Conservation Biology by Jonathan Choi and colleagues recently caught our attention. The publication, titled ‘Role of low-impact-factor journals in

Due to the incredible fundraising efforts of our Giving Tuesday campaign in 2025, WFO has been able to expand support of the next generation of

Ashland is truly a place where birds, landscapes, science, and the arts come together in remarkable ways. Nestled in the valley between the Rogue and

This year, WFO provided travel grants to support 10 early-career professionals and graduate students in attending the 2026 Annual Conference in Ashland. Be sure to

Join WFO this September for an exceptional birding journey through Humboldt Bay, Redwood National Park, and Crescent City during the height of fall migration—just before

Get ready to celebrate 50 years of birds, science, and community with exclusive swag created for Western Field Ornithologists’ 2026 conference!  In honor of WFO’s

Catching Up with 2012 Scholarship Recipient Ioana Seritan We recently reached out to one of WFO’s past scholarship recipients, Ioana Seritan (she/they),  to learn about

WFO had a strong year in 2025. Publications continue to be core to our mission, and we took two important steps toward ensuring the continued

Western Field Ornithologists wishes to thank Peter LaTourrette for a remarkable 33 years of service as Photo Editor of Western Birds.  As Photo Editor, Peter

Anyone who has been associated with WFO for any length of time will be familiar with the decades of service to our organization by Cat

Celebrate 50 years of WFO’s Annual Conference in 2026 by joining us in Ashland this fall! In partnership with Klamath Bird Observatory and the Oregon

The Student Programs Committee invited all WFO members to join a special presentation by Scott Weidensaul on April 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. PST. This

Founding, Saving, and Nurturing WFO Originally published in Western Birds Vol. 57, No. 1, February 2026 I first recall meeting Alan Craig on 30 September

Mark your calendars for two upcoming international trips in 2027! More details will be shared with members soon. Costa Rica Birding Dates: April 3–13, 2027

The 48th Annual WFO Conference was held in sunny San Diego, California, at The Dana on Mission Bay, October 9–13, 2024. San Diego holds special

Students from across the western US shared their stories and experiences while interacting with their peers and with professionals in the field at the 48th

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

The Alan M. Craig Award, established in 1987, is given on an irregular basis for “exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to WFO over a sustained

The WFO conference in San Diego was definitely one of the best parts of my year. I loved every aspect of it, including the science

Our annual conference serves as the time to recognize outgoing Board members for their service and welcome new officers and Board members. We elected Debbie