The Isle of Wight Ornithological Group (IWO Group) is a friendly community of like-minded, passionate individuals who record and publish information about wild birds in the county of the Isle of Wight, England. This website is specifically for members and potential members of the Group. In addition, we hope that visitors to the Island will also find it useful.

Find out more about the Group’s aims and objectives.

The Group Membership

Among the benefits of the Group Membership are: three newsletters a year; the latest full colour bird report - a joint publication with the Isle of Wight Natural History & Archaeological Society; and a programme of walks and an Annual General Meeting, with guest speakers. Great value at £12 annual subscription for individuals / families and just £6 for junior birders in full-time education, up to the age of 18. Find out more about memberships.

Latest sightings and news

The Going Birding website has bird sightings in the Isle of Wight posted to it throughout the day.

In addition, our just in time information network - C.R.O.W.S - Communication of Rare or Worthwhile Sightings, is available for all members.

Please note: some documents on this website require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader, this can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.

Bee-eaters. © Andy Butler