Become a Member of BirdWatch Ireland

Click here to join BirdWatch Ireland today to help save Ireland's wild birds and their habitats

As a voluntary organisation, the financial support we receive from our members is vital if we are to be able to continue our bird and habitat conservation work, keep working with schools and teachers and create and manage nature reserves.  By becoming a member today, you can help us in our work and make a real difference to wildlife in Ireland.

For details of our annual membership subscription rates, please visit our Membership Rates page.

To join on-line today by credit or debit card, simply visit our Membership Payments page.

Why not join us?

Whether you are simply interested in garden birds, an experienced birdwatcher, a person with strong conservation protection ideals, or a budding active volunteer willing to work on conservation projects and surveys, BirdWatch Ireland membership has been designed with you in mind.

Membership runs for one year from the date of enrolment, and all members receive:

• Wings, our full-colour quarterly magazine for members, packed with fascinating articles, photos, bird identification features, competitions and much more.
• A free Garden Bird pack, full of information on how to attract, feed and identify birds.
• Access to the hundreds of events held each year by our network of over 20 local Branches all over Ireland, including talks, slideshows and guided birdwatching outings, all with experts on hand to help members learn more about our feathered friends - all free of charge and suitable for all ages.
• A special free gift to help you get the most out of birdwatching.

Additional benefits include:

• Membership of Ireland’s largest conservation organisation, having the political strength to pursue conservation policies for the protection of wild birds and their natural habitats.
• Membership of an organisation that is realistic and practical, working with farmers, land-owners and businesses to find a balance between conservation and sustainable development.
• Membership of a designated National Partner of BirdLife International, a global network of over 100 bird conservation organisations with in excess of 2,500,000 members and unequalled expertise and political influence.
• The opportunity to participate at local branch level, promoting conservation, making friends and participating in outings and events.
• The opportunity to discover the rewarding hobby of birdwatching and to learn more about the birds and other wildlife around your own home and garden.
• The opportunity to participate in exciting projects and survey work.