Memberships and Renewals
The Group is a friendly community that welcomes anyone interested in birding, regardless of experience or location.
We publish a joint annual report with the Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society (IWNHAS) which covers bird sightings for the previous year and includes papers aimed at furthering the understanding of Island birds. The Group also coordinates input to various national and local surveys, provides ornithological information to interested parties and aims to serve as a focal point for Island birdwatchers. Annual membership, at £12.00 (single or family) or £6.00 (up to 18 years of age), runs from 1st January to the 31st December and includes:
- Receipt of the Bird Report upon publication.
- Receipt of three Newsletters per year, covering various topics of interest to Island birdwatchers.
- The option to join a text loop (C.R.O.W.S) for rare or scarce birds as they appear on the Island.
- The option to attend monthly guided walk field meetings.
- The option to attend the annual AGM and presentations.
- The option to participate in survey work (e.g. breeding bird survey, garden bird survey, etc.)
Note: members who subscribe on the 1st October and beyond to the end of the year will automatically become members for the remainder of that year and all of the following year. They will receive the Bird Report published in their full year of membership.
How to subscribe
Please download and complete the Membership Form (MS Word) or Membership Form (PDF) and send with a cheque made payable to the Isle of Wight Ornithological Group to the Chairman/Treasurer (full details in the Membership Form). For any additional information, please contact the Chairman / Treasurer.
Subscription renewals
The renewal subscription rate is £12 for adults/families and £6.00 for younger members (up to 18 years of age).
Subscriptions are due on the 1st January and cover the calendar year.
For all subscription enquiries, please contact the Chairman/Treasurer, details below.
The Group does not operate a Direct Debit scheme, but it would help save administration time and costs if members paid by Standing Order. These are easy to set up using internet banking, or by contacting your bank, and can be cancelled at any time.
One-off payments can also be made if paying membership for the current year. Please specify your surname and initials as the payee reference when making any bank payment, along with notifying the Chairman/Treasurer, by email or letter, of any payments made.
Subscribing by post/cheque
To renew your Isle of Wight Ornithological Group subscription by post, please send your subscription amount (£12 (adult/family) or £6 (child under 18) to the Group Chairman/Treasurer (details below).
Cheques should be made payable to the Isle of Wight Ornithological Group
Chairman and Treasurer contact details
Dave Hunnybun, IWO Group Membership, 40 Church Hill Road, Cowes, IOW PO31 8HH
email: davehunnybun@hotmail.com
Images
Eastern subalpine warbler. © Andy Butler
Black redstart. © Derek Hale
Rock pipit. © Derek Hale