The Wilson Ornithological Society is an international community of researchers, conservationists, educators, students, and bird enthusiasts working together to advance the understanding and conservation of birds around the world.
Join us during one of North America's most spectacular crane migrations for four days of scientific presentations, networking, field excursions, and collaborative discussions.
Date
March 17–20
2027
Four full days of science, exploration, and community.
Location
Kearney
Nebraska, USA
Heart of the Central Flyway migration corridor.
Experience
500K+
Sandhill Cranes
Witness one of the world's great wildlife spectacles.
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Fall 2026
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July 14, 2025
The Wilson Ornithological Society is proud to announce the recipients of this year's research grants, including the prestigious Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award and Hall/Mayfield Grants supporting avian biology worldwide.
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June 22, 2025
New population surveys along the Central Flyway reveal record Sandhill Crane numbers staging at the Platte River, Nebraska—a testament to decades of coordinated conservation partnerships.
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May 10, 2025
More than 400 ornithologists gathered in Los Angeles for the 2025 WOS Annual Meeting, featuring 120 oral presentations, 60 posters, and field trips to regional birding hotspots across Southern California.
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