Join BirdLife South Africa as a member and help conserve our country’s magnificant birdlife. The more members we have, means a louder voice and more income for our important conservation work.
Join BirdLife South Africa today!
Membership Benefits
As a membership benefit, you will receive six 6 issues of BirdLife South Africa’s magazine, African Birdlife, 12 e-newsletters, a digital membership certificate, bird call ringtones and Bird of the Year wallpapers for your computer and mobile device and, very importantly, you will contribute to the conservation of our country’s birds and their habitats
Subscription to BirdLife South Africa does not give automatic affiliation to a bird club. There are many benefits to be gained from joining a bird club and BirdLife South Africa encourages you to join a bird club in your area.
Membership Categories, Fees and Benefits (valid 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025)
Adults between the ages of 18 and 60
- Six issues of BirdLife South Africa’s magazine, African Birdlife
- BirdLife South Africa digital membership certificate
- BirdLife South Africa Bird of the Year wallpapers for your computer and mobile device
- Invitations to BirdLife South Africa talks and events
- Monthly e-news, which includes updates on our work and interesting information about birds and birding
- Digital download of The BirdLife Magazine, distributed by BirdLife International
- Two free bird call ringtones for your cell phone
A reduced rate for individuals over 60 years of age
- Six issues of BirdLife South Africa’s magazine, African Birdlife
- BirdLife South Africa membership certificate
- BirdLife South Africa Bird of the Year wallpapers for your computer and mobile device
- Invitations to BirdLife South Africa talks and events
- Monthly e-news, which includes updates on our work and interesting information about birds and birding
- Digital download of The BirdLife Magazine, distributed by BirdLife International
- Two free bird call ringtones for your cell phone
A reduced rate for registered students at any university, technikon or school in South Africa or individuals under 18 years of age
- Six issues of BirdLife South Africa’s magazine, African Birdlife
- BirdLife South Africa membership certificate
- BirdLife South Africa Bird of the Year wallpapers for your computer and mobile device
- Invitations to BirdLife South Africa talks and events
- Monthly e-news, which includes updates on our work and interesting information about birds and birding
- Digital download of The BirdLife Magazine, distributed by BirdLife International
- Two free bird call ringtones for your cell phone
A special membership category where you not only get to know that you are making a special difference to birds and their conservation
Conservation League Donors need to be signed up members of BirdLife South Africa (Ordinary, Senior Citizen or Student) and make a minimum donation of R3000.00. A Section 18A Tax Certificate can be issued for your donation amount.
Special acknowledgement from BirdLife South Africa as a “Conservation League” supporter (your name will appear on a prestigious scroll on our website, in our Annual Report, Financial Statements and in our Head Office).
- For secure, online credit card payments, please use the online form above
- EFT or direct deposit – please use your initials and surname as payment reference (new members) or your membership number (current members)
- Please email prooof of payment to membership@birdlife.org.za
- BirdLife South Africa bank details:
- Account Name: BirdLife South Africa
Bank: First National Bank, Randburg
Branch Code: 254005
Account Number: 6206 750 6281
SWIFT: FIRNZAJJ
- Account Name: BirdLife South Africa
- For more information, please contact Shireen Gould, Membership Manager, on +27 (0)11 789 1122 or email membership@birdlife.org.za
Complete the membership application form or download and complete in hard copy
Download the membership application form BLSA Membership Form
Please complete the form and return via email: membership@birdlife.org.za