Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA), formerly called Madison Audubon, was established in 1935 as the Madison Bird Club, is today one of the most dynamic Audubon chapters in the nation. We bring birds into the lives of our more than 3,000 members (and many others!) throughout south-central Wisconsin. And not just birds—we view birds as ambassadors for the entire natural world in all its richness of plants and animals, butterflies and bees.

SoWBA is a chapter of National Audubon Society, with a service area that includes all or part of ten counties in south-central Wisconsin, including Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, and Sauk counties.

• When our sanctuary teams restore habitat for grassland, wetland, and woodland birds, we bring back entire natural communities and landscapes for all to enjoy.
• When our education team puts a pair of binoculars in the hands of a curious kid, a whole new world comes into view.
• When we advocate on behalf of birds, we promote a healthier, more sustainable and more inclusive human community.