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Membership

MEMBERS: Subscriptions are due for 2025.  If you do not renew before 15 April 2025, your membership will cease because we must report to BirdLife South Africa at that time. 

Please refer to the Batis for payment details, ask a committee member or email somersetwestbirdclub@gmail.com for information. 

Join the roost

MEMBERSHIP subscriptions are due in January of each year. Our 2025 subscription is:
  • Individual or family membership: R160 per year including an electronic copy of our quarterly magazine, the Batis, sent by eMail. There is also an option to receive a printed copy of the Batis for R220 per year
  • Life membership for individual or family: One-off payment of R1,945 including an electronic copy of Batis magazine sent by eMail
Please complete the Membership Form and send it to somersetwestbirdclub@gmail.com

 

You are welcome to come to a meeting before you join. Just contact the email address above and we will be happy to invite you along.

 

Bird of the Year

BirdLife South Africa announced that the Red-Billed Oxpecker is Bird of the Year 2025.

Click here to find out more about a fascinating bird and a feelgood conservation story.

Garden Birds Project

The purpose of the Garden Birds Project is to keep track of the birds we’re seeing in our gardens in and around the Helderberg Basin.

Click here for more information and to get involved.

Injured Birds

 It’s always distressing when you find an injured bird – fortunately, there are some folks who are able and willing to assist.

Click here for more information.