German Ornithological Society e. V.

Save the date: 7th Young Researchers Conference of the DOG from 28–29/09/2027

The 7th Young Researchers Conference of the German Ornithological Society (DOG) will take place as part of the DOG Annual Meeting 2027 in Osnabrück.

The conference is aimed at young people aged 18 and over who are interested in ornithology and scientific research. In particular, participants in the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) or Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), students, and doctoral candidates are invited.

The Young Researchers Conference offers an opportunity to exchange ideas with others interested in ornithology and early-career researchers, make contacts, and gain insights into ornithological research.

Further information on the program and registration will follow.

When

28–29/09/2027

Where

Osnabrück

Program

• Pub evening
  For a relaxed start, all participants will meet at a pub. A great opportunity to get to know one another, make initial contacts, and strike up conversations.
• Talks
  Whether it's initial research findings or a thesis—here you can present your own projects in a relaxed atmosphere, gain experience, and exchange ideas with others. No great presentation pressure!
• Posters
  If you would rather present your research as a poster, you will also have the chance to do so. Over a pretzel, you can present your results, discuss questions, and gather new ideas.
• Workshops & excursions
  Joint excursions and exciting workshops offer the chance to discover new things, acquire practical research skills, and gain experience together.

Save the date: 160th DOG Annual Meeting 2027

When

29.09. – 03.10.2027

Where

Osnabrück

Main topics

• Goose ecology 
• Conservation biology / anthropogenic stressors 
• Diseases and parasites 

Save the date: 2027 specialist group meeting – Birds of the agricultural landscape

The meeting will take place from 19–20 March 2027 at the Altmühlsee Information Centre in Muhr am See and is being organized by the Bavarian Association for Bird Protection (LBV). Suggestions for presentations and speakers are, as always, welcome. This time too, there will be an exciting excursion to the surrounding areas in addition to the lecture program. The program and further information about the meeting will be sent out in advance via the mailing list and made available on the website.

When

19–20 March 2027

Where

 Altmühlsee Information Centre in Muhr am See

Save the date: 2027 Conference of the Woodpecker Working Group

The 2027 annual conference of the Woodpecker Working Group of the German Ornithological Society will take place from Friday, 19 March, to Sunday, 21 March 2027, in Blaubeuren (Baden-Württemberg).

The Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve, with its extensive beech forests and traditional orchards, provides the setting for the upcoming woodpecker conference. The thematic focuses are cavity trees and traditional orchards. The lecture program begins on Friday afternoon and ends on Saturday evening. A pre-conference excursion is planned for Friday, and the conference will conclude with an excursion on Sunday morning.

In addition to the main topics, contributions on implementation projects and practical measures from nature conservation practice are welcome. The program is complemented by the tried-and-tested section “All about Woodpeckers” as well as poster presentations.

Local organization is being handled by the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve and the working group members Luis Sikora and Paul Mann. Preparations are already in full swing. Further information on the program, venue, accommodation, and registration will follow shortly.

When

19–21/3/2027

Where

Blaubeuren (Baden-Württemberg)

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