BirdWatching Membership

BirdWatching Member

$3.99/month + Free Trial

Premium content: detailed bird-ID articles from Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley
Tips and stories about bird photography
Access to quarterly eWorkshops and eGuides on identifying and photographing birds.

Start Your Free Trial

BirdWatching Member Plus

$4.99/month, billed annually ($59.88)

One BirdWatching photography contest entry per year
One year of BirdWatching magazine in both print and digital editions
Access to BirdWatching’s digital back issue library
Premium online content, including detailed bird-ID articles from Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley
Tips and stories about bird photography
Access to quarterly eWorkshops and eGuides on identifying and photographing birds.

Join Membership Plus

BirdWatching VIP

$7.99/month, billed annually ($95.88)

One entry in each BirdWatching photography contest per year ($100 value!)
One year of BirdWatching magazine in both print and digital editions
Access to BirdWatching’s digital back issue library
One year of Outdoor Photographer magazine digital editions
Access to Outdoor Photographer’s digital back issue library
A copy of our special issue The Ultimate Guide to BirdWatching (while supplies last)
Premium online content, including detailed bird-ID articles from Kenn Kaufman and David Sibley
Tips and stories about bird photography
Access to quarterly eWorkshops and eGuides on identifying and photographing birds.

Become a VIP Member

Magazine Subscription

Would you like to subscribe to BirdWatching magazine?

Gift Membership

Give a gift membership of BirdWatching today!

GIVE A GIFT

What’s Included?

Whether you’re new to birding or have years of experience, a BirdWatching membership is for you! You’ll have access to bird-identification tips not found in any field guide, photography advice from professional photographers, invitations to exclusive webinars, back issues of BirdWatching, and much more. Take your birding to new heights with our membership today!

eWorkshops & eGuides

All members can participate in upcoming live eWorkshops presenting advice on identifying and photographing birds, as well as access a complete library of past webinars. Additionally, members gain access to quarterly eGuides with trusted information for birders about identifying birds.

Premium Content

Members at every level can enjoy full paywall access to in-depth bird-ID articles from David Sibley and Kenn Kaufman.

Full Magazine Access

Readers at the Member Plus and VIP levels get one year of BirdWatching magazine in both print and digital editions. They also receive access to two years’ worth of BirdWatching magazine digital back issues.

Photo Contests

Customers at the Member Plus level receive one complimentary entry per year in a BirdWatching contest. VIP members, however, receive one complimentary entry per year in each BirdWatching contest. With four contests every year, this is a $100 value!

Outdoor Photographer

VIP members obtain a digital subscription and back-issue access to our sister publication, Outdoor Photographer.

Special Issue

VIP members receive BirdWatching’s special edition, Ultimate Guide to Birdwatching, which covers backyard habitats, optics, birding hotspots, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I ordered my BirdWatching subscription. Why have I not received my first issue yet?

Answer:

It often takes some time for orders and magazines to travel through the mail. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery of your first print issue. If you have subscribed to our digital editions and have not received your first issue, please email us at [email protected].

Question: How can I get assistance with my subscription?

Answer:

If you would like to place an order, change your subscription, or if you have a question, please contact the BirdWatching customer service team:

[email protected]
Phone: 877-252-8141
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575

Or manage your existing print subscription here.

Question: What is the difference between subscribing to BirdWatching magazine and becoming a BirdWatching member?

Answer:

Subscribing to the magazine, whether to the print edition, the digital edition, or both, will bring you each issue delivered to your home or inbox. Some membership levels also include magazine subscriptions, but have many more benefits as well.

Question: I already have a BirdWatching magazine subscription. What happens to that subscription if I become a BirdWatching member at a level that includes magazine subscriptions?

Answer:

Your existing subscription will be extended by a year when you become a member at a level that includes subscriptions.

Question: I’m having problems with a digital issue. Where can I get help?

Answer:

If you need assistance with problems receiving or reading your digital copy, please email us at [email protected].

Question: How can I renew my subscription to BirdWatching magazine?

Answer:

You can renew your subscription here.

You can also renew by calling:
Phone: 877-252-8141
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575

Question: Why am I receiving invoices or renewal notices for my subscription, even after I already paid/renewed?

Answer:

Very often your payment/renewal will cross in the mail with our notices. If you have already paid/renewed, please discard any notices that come afterward.

Question: How can I change the address or email address of my magazine subscription?

Answer:

If you would like to place an order, change your subscription, or if you have a question, please contact the BirdWatching customer service team.

[email protected]
Phone: 877-252-8141
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575

Or manage your existing print subscription here.

BirdWatching Membership