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Membership

Welcome to the German Ornithological Society — become part of our community!

The DOG stands for a passion for birds, scientific exchange, and active engagement. We warmly invite you to become a member and help us promote ornithology together.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Becoming a member is very easy

Download the membership application, fill it out, and send it by post or email to our office. Membership is renewed for one year at a time unless written notice of termination is received by the end of the year.

Our membership fees at a glance

€70.00 per year
for regular members (individuals)

€35.00 per year
for students, pupils, and trainees

€20.00 per year
family members as associate members (without magazines and online access)

Information
Contributions are tax-deductible and can be transferred to our association account.
 

Your advantages at a glance

  • Free access to the print and online versions of our scholarly journals Journal of Ornithology and Vogelwarte (4 issues/year)
  • Reduced admission to our annual conferences
  • Opportunity for research funding

Full access to the Journal of Ornithology

Full access to the Journal of Ornithology is available exclusively to members of the DOG. Through the login, you will gain access to the Journal of Ornithology as well as to your personal login details, which you can update here if needed.

Changes to personal data

Do you have a new name, address, phone number, or email address? Please let us know about any changes to your personal details promptly so that we can continue to contact and inform you reliably.

Cancel membership

Nothing lasts forever, and even membership in the German Ornithological Society can come to an end. Of course, we are very sad about every member who wishes to leave us. If it were up to us, we would be very happy to learn a little more about the reasons.

Contact Office

Dipl.-Biol. (MSc) Karl Falk Portrait
Managing Director Dipl.-Biol. (MSc) Karl Falk
Phone Icon +49 176 78114479 Mail Icon geschaeftsstelle@do-g.de Globus Icon Go to website Fokus

Member administration and support, member access to the Journal of Ornithology, mass emails, press inquiries, specialist groups, website, accounting, annual meeting

Dr. Natalie Wellbrock Portrait
Managing Director Dr. Natalie Wellbrock
Phone Icon +49 175 3404508 Mail Icon natalie.wellbrock@do-g.de Globus Icon Go to website Fokus

Journal of Ornithology, Bird Observatory, Annual Meeting, Social Media

Managing Director since 2025

Editorial board member of "Vogelwarte", Social Media Team

Membership FAQ

Why should I become a member?

As a member of the DOG, you support ornithological research, international exchange, and the protection of the bird world - and become part of a dedicated community of around 2,000 bird enthusiasts.

What benefits does membership offer?

  • Free access to Journal of Ornithology and Vogelwarte (4 issues per year each)
  • Reduced registration fees for conferences and events
  • Opportunity for research funding and evaluation grants (especially for early-career researchers)

How much does membership cost?

€70.00 per year
Regular members

€35.00 per year
Students, pupils, apprentices

€20.00 per year
Family members as associate members (without journals and online access)

Membership fees are tax-deductible.

How do I join the DOG?

Simply download the membership application, fill it out, and send it by email or post to our office.

Download membership application

How long does the membership last?

The membership is automatically renewed for one year unless written notice of termination is received by the end of the year.

What should you do if your personal data changes?

Please let us know promptly about any changes to your personal data so that we can reliably reach and inform you.

Change contact details

How do I cancel my membership?

Termination is possible at any time – please submit it in writing by the end of the year. We would appreciate it if you could let us know the reasons so that we can improve.

Cancel membership