The Georgia House of Representatives recognized 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail, celebrating a new statewide initiative led by Birds Georgia honoring the organization’s centennial year.
This iconic bird was a great selection to be incorporated into the Georgia Birding Trail logo. American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America and is easy to recognize because of its colorful markings.
The Brown Thrasher was officially designated as Georgia’s state bird in 1935. Its selection was largely influenced by its strong presence throughout the state and its reputation as a spirited and resilient native species.
Georgia offers birders diverse destinations, from the Okefenokee Swamp in the south to the southern Appalachian peaks in the north.