The Avian Society

Upcoming Events

Field trips, workshops, lectures, and community science opportunities across the continent.

Whether you are a beginner looking for your first warbler or a researcher presenting new findings, there is an Avian Society event for you.

May 15–16, 2026

Spring Warbler Weekend

Black Creek Sanctuary, NY

An intensive two-day field experience led by Dr. Eleanor Whitmore. Expect to see 20+ warbler species during peak migration.

June 5, 2026

Annual Birdathon Fundraiser

Nationwide & Virtual

Teams compete to record the most species in 24 hours while raising funds for sanctuary land acquisition.

July 18, 2026

Shorebird Identification Workshop

Cape May, NJ

Master the subtle art of peep and plover ID with expert guides on the Delaware Bay mudflats.

August 22, 2026

Hawk Watch Orientation

Waggoner's Gap, PA

Learn to count and identify migrating raptors at one of the East Coast's premier hawk watches.

December 14, 2026

126th Christmas Bird Count

2,647 Count Circles Across the Americas

Join the longest-running community science project in history. All skill levels welcome.

Hosting an Event?

Local chapters and partner organizations can list birding events on our calendar. Submit your event for review and we will share it with our 1.2 million members.

events@aviansociety.org