Membership Information

Photo: Yellow-throated Warbler, Penny Owings

We are ornithologists and birders of every knowledge level welcoming everyone who wishes to become more involved in this wonderful hobby, plug into the Virginia birding network, and learn about the beauty and wonder of observing birds in the field.

Membership Benefits

VSO members are united by the love of birds! 

We learn from and enjoy the shared experiences of all our members. If you aren’t already a member, we invite you to join us and start your birding adventures! Birding is a hobby (or profession!) that stretches our minds and imaginations, gets us out into nature, and is a significant source of calm and pleasure in our stressful lives. 

You can join VSO or renew your membership by mail using this form, or use the buttons below to join or renew online.

VSO members receive our periodic scientific publications and quarterly newsletter and have first priority in signing up for our field trips and events. Use our secure forms below to join or renew online.

Our members are at the heart of the VSO

We are a community of individuals united by our passion for birds and conservation. Your continued support makes our work for the birds possible.

Thank you for all that you do for Virginia’s birds!