Washington Ornithological Society: About WOS
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About WOS The Washington Ornithological Society was chartered in 1988 to increase knowledge of the birds of Washington and to enhance communication among all persons interested in those birds. WOS is a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) provides a forum for birders from throughout the state to meet and share information on bird identification, biology, population status, and birding sites. Membership is open to all persons interested in birds and birding.
Members receive WOSNews, our bimonthly newsletter, which features Washington Field Notes, a compilation of recent notable state-wide bird sightings.
Members also receive Washington Birds, our scholarly journal.
WOS presents monthly programs, open to all, not just WOS members, so please feel free to bring a guest!) on the first Monday of each month except July, August, and September, at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the University of Washington Seattle Campus.
Birding field trips for members are offered year-round and to many different areas in the state.
The WOS Annual Conference, open to all members, is held in a different part of the state each year. It includes speakers, workshops, and field trips. The 2008 conference will be held on June 6, 7, 8, and 9 and will be in Walla Walla.
Washington Bird Box WOS operates the Bird Box, (206) 364-1162, a statewide rare bird alert.
Washington Bird Records Committee WOS sponsors the Washington Bird Records Committee, which maintains the official state bird list and the birding records that substantiate it.
WOS endorses the American Birding Association's |
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Washington Ornithological Society. PO Box 31783. Seattle WA. 98103-1783. Email us: information@wos.org Photos above left: Mountain Bluebird by Marv Breece; Anna's Hummingbird by Dan Streiffert
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