The Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) exists to encourage the systematic study of birds in Virginia, to stimulate interest in birds, and to assist the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources.

Virginia eBird is a collaborative project between VSO, CVWO, Virginia DWR, and US Fish & Wildlife Service.

Birding Virginia is to be a resource for all birders interested in learning more about where and how to find birds across the Commonwealth.

Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch monitors the fall raptor migration at nearby Rockfish Gap. A small group of volunteers conducts the count from August 15 to November 30. Visitors are welcome.

The Virginia Bluebird Society (VBS) was founded in 1996 to promote bluebirds and other native cavity nesters. VBS is affiliated with The North American Bluebird Society and is a Chapter of the Virginia Society of Ornithology.

The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail (VBWT) is an organized network of outdoor sites highlighting the best places to see birds and wildlife in the Commonwealth. The VBWT features 65 trail loops to help you plan your outdoor travels. Each loop contains multiple birding and wildlife viewing sites.

Wild Virginia works to preserve natural ecosystems by enhancing habitat connectivity, water quality and climate in the forests, mountains and waters of Virginia through education and advocacy

BirdCast provides live and local bird migration alerts throughout the continental US by employing real-time analysis of bird migration traffic as detected by radar. You can use this tool to determine whether birds are migrating in your area tonight in low, medium, or high densities.

The American Birding Association represents the North American birding community and supports birders through publications, conferences, workshops, tours, partnerships, and networks.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. The Cornell Lab, more commonly known as Sapsucker Woods, is a member-supported unit of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, which studies birds and other wildlife.

The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organization that protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

The Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) advances scientific knowledge and promotes the conservation of raptor populations through the study, enjoyment, and appreciation of raptor migration.

Nature Camp is a private, non-profit, co-ed summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education. Nature Camp seeks to train youth (grades 5-12) to conserve and protect the environment and to become wise stewards of earth’s natural resources

The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO) is a nonprofit educational organization that protects wildlife and habitats in coastal Virginia through field research, education, and land conservation. Find out how you can support the annual Kiptopeke Challenge sponsored by CVWO.

The Feather Atlas is an image database dedicated to the identification and study of the flight feathers of North American birds. The feathers illustrated are from the curated collection of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory.

Hummingbird Central is a central gathering place for hummingbird enthusiasts. They track the spring hummingbird migration from late-January to mid-May of each year. Information and range maps of various North American hummingbird species is provided. Other facts on hummingbirds and hummingbird feeding are also included.

The Rockingham Bird Club is located just north of Augusta County, VA and promotes interest in the study of birds, and in the conservation of birds and other natural resources.

The Piedmont Virginia Bird Club, loacated just east of Augusta County, is an informal group of about 200 people who join together to share their enthusiasm for birds.