Georgia Bird Watching and Feeding Information

Georgia is a great place to watch and feed birds. Birdbaths, misters and drippers are especially effective in attracting birds, including non seed-eating species. Species that might be expected at feeders include: American Goldfinch, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal and Mourning Dove. Each of these species is shown in the Nifty Fifty mini-guide.

Herons, woodstorks and ibis are also common in many parts of the state.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Georgia. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Georgia. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

If the guide does not load, try downloading the free Flash player.

Brown Thrasher - Georgia State Bird

Bird feeding

Developing bird-friendly habitat in your yard is the best way to attract a greater variety of species and to support local and migrating species. Native plants provide food and cover, are more insect and disease resistant than non-native species, and may require less water. A list of bird-friendly native plants for Georgia are available by following the link on the left.

Bluebirds

Eastern Bluebirds nest in Georgia, winter populations swell as more northern populations move into the state for the winter.

The Eastern Bluebird has a pleasant, musical song and a similar easy-to-identify flight call. They are most often found in open woodlands, parks, fields, along golf courses and cemeteries. The can be found in suburban areas with adequate open space.

Eastern Bluebirds

Bluebirds can be attracted to peanut butter mixes, suet and fruit. Raisins soaked in hot water to soften them are well received. The bluebird's special favorite is mealworms.

Nesting
In Georgia, nesting commences as early as March and continues well into the summer. One and sometimes two or even three broods are produced.

Visit the bluebird section for detailed information on feeding bluebirds or building your own bluebird house. 

Hummingbirds

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species that regularly visits Georgia. It nests in the state each year, before migrating south. It flies across the Gulf of Mexico twice each year.

Visit the hummingbird section for details on attracting hummingbirds as well as images of all regularly occurring North American hummingbirds.

Ruby-throated Hummiingbird 

Purple Martins

Purple Martins arrive in Georgia early each year, returning from their wintering grounds in South America. Check the Purple Martin section for information on martins in Georgia.

Detailed Purple Martin information is available in the Purple Martin section.

Birding

Georgia provides birders with a variety of exciting birding locations.

The birding section of this site has tips on birding locations and bird identification. The state-based birding information section provides additional birding related information.

Georgia Resource Information

Albany Audubon Society
PO Box 705
Albany, GA 31707

Atlanta Audubon Society
PO Box 29189
Atlanta, GA 30359
770-913-0511

Augusta-Aiken Audubon society
Augusta, GA 30901

Coastal Georgia Audubon Society
PO Box 21726
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Columbus Audubon Society
6000 Chrisbin Drive
Columbus, GA 31909
706-323-6673

Ocmulgee Audubon Society
Bonaire, GA 31005

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
PO Box 81082
Athens, GA 30608-1082
845-594-8415

Ogeechee Audubon Society
PO Box 13424
Savannah, GA 31416

Additional resources

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