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Subscription to the Society is £20 per year

Subscribed members receive copies of our quarterly email bulletin Tyto Newsbrief plus an annual 48 page hard-copy magazine.

Conservation Projects

Currently supported projects

We are currently supporting research into the migratory patterns of Scops Owls in Hungary.

Welcome to the IOS

The UK based International Owl Society (I.O.S) was established in 1996 as a worldwide forum for anyone with an interest in owls. It caters equally for the owl enthusiast, who may wish to support Owl conservation work through the Society’s conservation projects, as well as owl keepers & breeders.As such membership is open equally to all Owl enthusiasts, keepers and breeders as well as the scientific and zoological communities.

You do not need to be an owl-keeper to join all that we ask is that you share our passion for these remarkable birds.

Our members include leading owl-keepers and breeders so expert and friendly advice on all aspects of owl-keeping and husbandry is readily available.

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IOS Meetings, News & Events

The late Bernard Sayers

The funeral of founder member Bernard Sayers, held at Chelmsford Crematorium, was attended by Chairman Tony Turk, John Gray and members Keith Cole and Jack Kipling. Our December 2024 magazine issue will be dedicated to Bernard given his immense contribution to our Society and Aviculture both in the UK and globally.

Edward Owles

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IOS magazine

The society's email bulletins "Tyto Newsbrief" are normally sent to members on or around the 1st of March, June & September. Our 48 page hard-copy magazine "Tyto" is posted to members in early December. Members are welcome and encouraged to submit contributions to these publications in the form of articles and or photographs.