Description
Welcome to Bird Society
Are you new to birdwatching and looking to develop your newfound hobby? A long-time birder or twitcher? Or maybe you just want to enjoy spending time in nature with like-minded people?
Look no further, welcome to the University of Bristol Bird Society aka BirdSoc!
At BirdSoc, we welcome birders and bird enthusiasts of all skillsets to join our student-led birding group to join us and experience the joys of birding
What we offer
- Birding outings and field trips to sites in Bristol and around the Southwest ~2x every month
- Early morning walks around the Bristol area
- Workshops from our experienced birders from beginner birding 101 to birdsong ID
- Indoor socials from pub night outs to art workshops
We post events on our WhatsApp and Instagram – follow us @uob_bird_soc
And join our WhatsApp community to stay up to date on event details (plus share your bird pictures with us!) 🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/Je5ns1ehuXuC84waS9cFx9y
Membership details
As a 2026/27 BirdSoc member for only £5, you get access to all our walks, talks and other fantastic events. Additionally, members have access to loaning binoculars on walks and an assortment of ID guidebooks available at request during outings. Members are also able to vote on the committee in our Annual General Member’s (AGM) meeting.
Contact our committee at:
President - Annabelle fv24422@bristol.ac.uk
VP - Milosz ie24628@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer - Eila rr24854@bristol.ac.uk
Socials secretary - Nancy nancy.kr.2024@bristol.ac.uk
Events officer - Jake ke24185@bristol.ac.uk
Equality and wellbeing officer - Scarlett ky24323@bristol.ac.uk
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
