Gay Birders' Club
Running since 1994, with around a hundred member-led events a year since 1998, and the club says its membership grew to around 350 with almost equal numbers of men and women. £14 a year, £20 joint, £8 concession, by standing order from 1 August and pro rata by quarter mid-year. The dated calendar goes to members; the public 2026 list shows the South East months.
- Who it's for
- Everyone
- Going since
- 1994
- Find them
- Website
- Contact
- enquiries@gbc-online.org.uk
When and where
Around a hundred member-led events a year, dates to members
Varies; South East events listed by month on the public 2026 list
September 2026: London Wetland Centre WWT in Barnes and Cissbury Ring in West Sussex. October: Oare Marshes in Kent and Abberton Reservoir in Essex. November: West Hanningfield Reservoir, Warnham Mill Pond and Staines Reservoirs and Staines Moor.
What it costs
- £14.00 Individual memberMembership runs from 1 August for 12 months, by standing order. Joining mid-year is pro rata by quarter: November costs £10.50.
- £20.00 Joint members
- £8.00 Concession
- £18.00 single, £24.00 joint Overseas
- add £15.00 Printed Out Birding
What they don't say
- Event dates, times and meeting points go to members only; the public list gives months and sites.
- Whether non-members may attend an event is not stated anywhere fetched.
- Events are spread across the South East, so no fixed venue, postcode or area is recorded.
Every fact here was checked on 10 September 2026, against 4 sources. Training nights and fees change, so if something is out of date, tell us.
Hear when something new is added.
New clubs, changed training nights, and the occasional weekend. No more than that.
Or come and meet people all at once.
A weekend away with a group of gay men, and nothing to prove.