Georgia Ornithological Society
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The Georgia Ornithological Society is the principal birding
Birdwatching
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds. Birding often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are...

 and bird conservation organisation in the American
United States
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 state of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

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It was founded in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...

 in 1936, at a meeting attended by famed ornithologist, Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson , was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.-Background:...

. It produces a regular newsletter, GOShawk, as well as a journal, The Oriole, twice a year.

Mission

The mission of the Georgia Ornithological Society is to encourage the scientific study of birds by gathering and disseminating information on Georgia birdlife. It actively promotes bird conservation by encouraging the preservation of habitats vital to the survival of resident and migratory birds. It also awards scholarships, produces scientific publications, and provides fellowship among people interested in nature.
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