Deutsche Ornithologen-Gesellschaft e.V founded 1850

The German Ornithologist's Society (DO-G) is one of the world's oldest existing scientific societies. The DO-G was founded in 1850. Its original goal - to support and further scientific ornithology on all levels - has remained unchanged. The DO-G attempts to accomplish its aims by

• publishing the 'Journal of Ornithology' (founded in 1853) and by supporting the publication of 'Die Vogelwarte' (formerly 'Der Vogelzug', founded in 1930); both publish contributions from all areas of scientific ornithology in German and English;
• helping to establish and further personal between ornithologists on an international level. This particularly mediated during the annual meetings which offer ample opportunities for discussion and include organized field trips. The annual meetings are held in an ever changing sequence of central European cities (preferably university cities);
• offering scientific as well as financial support for scientific studies through a special research fund (Forschungsfond);
• bestowing prestigious financial awards distinguishing outstanding ornithological work. Three awards are established.
• giving expert assistance and scientific advice for bird protection programs.

Membership is open to anyone actively participating or just interested in scientific ornithology. The DO-G does not primarily focus on bird protection nor bird keeping although it is certainly open to these aspects.

The DO-G currently has some 2300 members, of these 20% are foreigners.

For more details visit: http://www.do-g.de

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