ornithological observatory
The journal Vogelwarte publishes articles on birdwatching, breeding bird monitoring, and ornithological field research. It is published by the DOG in cooperation with the Institute for Avian Research “Vogelwarte Helgoland,” the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (with the Vogelwarte Radolfzell), and the Hiddensee Bird Ringing Centre. It appears four times a year and is free of charge for our members. In addition to scientific research findings in German, it also provides a wide range of information, news, and reports about the Society.
Older volumes of the Bird Observatory
- Annual Contents Index 2026 (not yet published)
Volume 64, Issue 4
Volume 64, Issue 3
Volume 64, Issue 2
Volume 64, Issue 4
Volume 64, Issue 3
Volume 64, Issue 2
Volume 64, Issue 1
- Annual table of contents 2025 (not yet published)
Volume 63, Issue 4
Volume 63, Issue 3
Volume 63, Issue 2
Additional material for Issue 2
Volume 63, Issue 1
Volume 62, Issue 4
Volume 62, Issue 3
Volume 61, Issue 4
Volume 61, Issue 3
Volume 61, Issue 2
Volume 61, Issue 1
Volume 60, Issue 4
Volume 60, Issue 2
Volume 60, Issue 1
Additional material for Issue 1
- The videos for Roland Prinzinger's article can be made available by the author upon request by email.
Volume 59, Issue 4
Supplementary material for Issue 4
Volume 59, Issue 3
Correction notice
In the special issue “Bee-eaters” (Vogelwarte 2021-3), on page 250 (article by Rupp) the original version accidentally showed the wrong diagram (Fig. 2 "Population development ..."). The error has been corrected and the new updated version of the issue with the correct diagram was published online here on 25.07.22. We apologize for this error! Since the print version had already been completed and prepared for mailing at that time, the error is unfortunately also present in the printed issue.
In Issue 4 of Vol. 2021, a corresponding correction notice can be found on page 374, along with several other minor correction notices, which have also already been revised in the online versions of the main PDF and the supplementary articles available here.
(Last update of this entry and all PDF versions relating to Issue 3, Vol. 2021, on 28.11.22.)
Supplementary material for Issue 1
- Gordo et al. – The European Bee-eater in Spain (Spanish version)
- Tofft & Bastian – The European Bee-eater in Denmark and Sweden (Danish version)
- Fünfstück – Bee-eaters of the world in pictures
Volume 60, Issue 2
Volume 60, Issue 1
Supplementary material for Issue 1
- The videos for the article by Roland Prinzinger can be made available by the author on request by email.
Volume 58, Issue 4
Supplementary material for Issue 4
Additional tables online for the article C. Harms: Bird mortality on plants (pages 445-456):
Volume 58, Issue 3
Volume 58, Issue 1
Supplementary material for Issue 1
- To order copies of this issue, please contact our distribution partner CHRIST MEDIA.
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 1
Volume 56, Issue 4
Volume 56, Issue 3
Volume 56, Issue 2
Volume 56, Issue 1
Volume 55, Issue 4
Volume 55, Issue 3
Volume 55, Issue 2
Additional material for Issue 2
Volume 55, Issue 1
Volume 54, Issue 4
Volume 54, Issue 3
Additional material for Issue 3
- For the article by Korner-Nievergelt and Hüppop: r-code_Bayes_Artikel.R
Volume 54, Issue 2
Volume 54, Issue 1
Volume 53, Issue 4
Volume 53, Issue 3
Volume 53, Issue 2
Additional material for Issue 2
Volume 53, Issue 1
Volume 52, Issue 4
Volume 52, Issue 3
Volume 52, Issue 2
Volume 52, Issue 1
Volume 51, Issue 4
Volume 51, Issue 3
Volume 51, Issue 2
Volume 51, Issue 1
Volume 50, Issue 4
Volume 50, Issue 3
Volume 50, Issue 2
Volume 50, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 4
Volume 49, Issue 3
Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 48, Issue 4
Volume 48, Issue 3
Volume 48, Issue 2
Volume 48, Issue 1
Volume 47, Issue 4
Volume 47, Issue 3
Volume 47, Issue 2
Volume 47, Issue 1
Volume 46, Issue 4
Volume 46, Issue 3
Volume 46, Issue 2
Volume 46, Issue 1
- Annual contents index 2007
Volume 45, Issue 1
- Annual Table of Contents 2006
Volume 44, Issue 1
Volume 43, Issues 1–4".
Ordering individual issues
Are you interested in older issues or special editions?
Then please write to us and let us know which issues or years you are interested in. We will do our best to find the copy you are looking for.
Contributions to the Bird Observatory
In addition to classic original research articles and thesis papers for the bird observatory, other contributions may also be submitted – for example, notices, short reports, or interesting observations.
We are especially pleased to receive submissions for the Orni-Talk section: contributions on practical approaches and methods in ornithology, special observations, or an ornithological profile of an institution or company are very welcome.
News are also very welcome – such as calls for participation, announcements, interesting information with links, or notices about your own publications.
Literature reviews are also possible: Do you have a book you would like to present, or would you like to receive a copy from us for review? Then please get in touch!
We welcome every form of contribution!
Submit original and examination papers
The manuscript guidelines are intended to ensure a uniform appearance of articles in Vogelwarte. If the guidelines are observed at an early stage, much work can be saved.
Submit Orni-Talk
A section for practical contributions – for example on methods of field research, fascinating observations, or insights into institutions and companies with an ornithological focus.
Submit news
Likewise, news is very welcome — such as calls, announcements, interesting information with links, or references to your own publications.
Submit book reviews
Literature reviews are also possible: Do you have a book you would like to present, or would you like to receive a copy from us for review? Then feel free to get in touch!
Membership
Members of the DO-G receive four issues free of charge each year. Would you like to become a member? Here you can find more information about membership and submit a membership application.
Bird Observatory FAQ
What is the bird observatory?
Vogelwarte is a scientifically oriented journal focused on birdwatching, breeding bird monitoring, and ornithological field research. It is published four times a year and is jointly published by the DOG, the Institute for Bird Research “Vogelwarte Helgoland,” the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, and the Hiddensee Bird Ringing Center.
Who can read the bird observatory?
All members of the German Ornithological Society receive Vogelwarte free of charge — four issues per year. Online, anyone can read Vogelwarte.
In what language is the magazine published?
Vogelwarte publishes articles exclusively in German – with English summaries for original research articles.
Where can I find older issues or content online?
Many of the contents of Vogelwarte are available as PDF files on the DOG website.