Due to organizational changes within the North American ornithological community, The Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS) needed to change its membership portal. Allen Press, who has published the WOS journals since 1952, will be handling this function for us.

Unfortunately, there have been some unexpected delays in getting the new portal operational, we apologize to you for this inconvenience, and ask for your patience.  The new portal is expected to be functional in early 2021. At that time, an email will go out to all members informing them that the portal is open.

In the meantime, if you wish to renew your membership via mail, you can mail a check filled out to “WOS” to:

Wilson Ornithological Society
PO Box 7065
Lawrence, KS 66044

Your membership benefits include:

• Personal subscription to The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, in print and electronic form, or electronic only
• Eligibility to apply for WOS Research Grants
• Eligibility to become elected as a member of Council or as an Officer
• Discounted annual meeting registration fees for Student members
• Borrowing privileges from the Josselyn Van Tyne Library
• Your membership also supports partner organizations that WOS supports

Pricing for 2021 memberships:

• Active Member $40.00
• Family (multiple members- one copy of journal) $50.00
• Student $20.00
• Sustaining $100.00
• Lifetime (may be paid in 4 annual installments of $250.00) $1,000.00

*Please choose (make sure to indicate or include a note if mailing your renewal) how you would wish to receive the journal: In-print, on-line only, or both.

The Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS) is an international scientific society comprising community members who share a curiosity about birds. The WOS produces the quarterly Wilson Journal of Ornithology as the latest iteration of scientific journal publication supported by the Society since 1888. The WOS is committed to providing mentorship to both professional and amateur ornithologists through sponsorship of research, teaching, and conservation.

If you have any questions regarding your membership, please contact the WOS administration office at WOS@allenpress.com or call 785-865-9405 during Central Time Zone Business Hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Thank you for being a member of the Wilson Ornithological Society,
Jameson F. Chace President
Timothy O’Connell First Vice President
Peter G. Saenger Membership Committee Chair