About Wingspan Society
We started Wingspan Society because the best part of birdwatching is sharing it — a rustle in the hedge, a flash of color, a call you finally learn to recognize. This is a place to keep track of it all, and to do it together.
Our story
Wingspan Society began as a small group trading photos of backyard visitors. It grew into a community database of species details, and a place for members to log and share what they see — from a first robin of spring to a once-in-a-lifetime rare sighting.
Today the species database covers birds from every continent, with new entries added as our members contribute their knowledge and photos.
What we care about
Welcoming to everyone
Whether you can name fifty warblers by song or just started noticing the birds outside your window, you belong here.
Accurate & useful
Our species database focuses on details that actually help you identify and understand birds in the field.
Rooted in conservation
Understanding birds is the first step to protecting them — we highlight conservation status across the database.
A global flock
From backyard feeders to remote coastlines, our community spans habitats and continents.