Birds Georgia

Our Georgia Birding Trail logo features the Southeastern American Kestrel!

This subspecies of the American Kestrel is a year-round resident of the Southeast and depends on open, fire-maintained habitats such as sandhills, savannas, and grasslands. Its connection to some of the region's most iconic landscapes made it a natural choice to represent the Georgia Birding Trail.

Read more about this iconic species on our blog: https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/news-feed

📷️ : Southeastern American Kestrel photo by Tammy Poulnott, a member of our Birds Georgia Photographers Network

Start your World Cup Sunday with the birds! ⚽🦅

Before kickoff at noon, join Birds Georgia for a relaxed bird sit at Adair Park I. Rather than covering lots of ground, we'll settle into one spot, slow down, and enjoy the birds around us while connecting with fellow birders and nature lovers.

This family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate Father's Day outdoors. Bring Dad, the kids, grandparents, or friends and enjoy a peaceful morning together in nature. Adair Park I offers plenty of space to spread out, a playground for children, and a large field if you're feeling inspired to kick around a soccer ball before the big match.

Bring a chair, your binoculars, and your favorite snacks!

📍 Adair Park I
📅 Sunday, June 21
🕘 9:00 to 10:30 AM

RSVP at the link in the comments ➡️

Meet your completely-fictional-but-we-wish-it-was-real U.S. Birds National Team!

Up first, the goalie: California Condor. With a massive wingspan of around 9.5 feet, this bird has total command of the box. And talk about cool under pressure... how about the pressure of extinction? In 1982, only 22 condors were left in the wild. But thanks to conservation efforts, the wild free-flying condor population has grown to more than 300!

Next, our star forward: Peregrine Falcon. With lightning fast speed and unmatched precision, opposing teams hate to see Peregrine Falcon coming. The Peregrine Falcon averages 25 to 34 mph in traveling flight and up to 69 mph in direct pursuit of prey. And if its diving from above and in its signature hunting stoop? 200 MPH! ⚡️

At midfield, we have the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. We know midfielders put in work, running up and down the pitch. Not a problem for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, which migrates over 2,000 miles to and from its wintering grounds in Central America (including a 500-mile non-stop flight across the Gulf!).

On defense, we have the Brown Thrasher. The state bird of Georgia, the Brown Thrasher is named for the way it "thrashes" through leaf litter in search of insects. Seems like that could translate into elite soccer dribbling skills? The Brown Thrasher also has a reputation for being an aggressive defender of its nest (and, hopefully, its goal!).

Which other species belong on the U.S. Birds National Team? Tell us in the comments! ➡️