The West Chester Bird Club was founded in 1910, making it one of the oldest continually active bird clubs in the United States. We are based in West Chester, the county seat of Chester County, in southeast Pennsylvania. In addition to field trips and Monday evening meetings with programs, the club participates in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, winter feeder counts, the Pennsylvania Migration Count and local breeding bird counts. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in birds. No previous birding experience is necessary.

The Mission of the West Chester Bird Club is to create a community of people who are interested in observing and enjoying wild birds through educational programs, field trips, and the sharing of experiences and photographs. Our goal is to expand individual interest in the study of wild birds and the protection and conservation of their natural habitat. Additionally the club contributes to other similarly-minded organizations that provide conservation, rehabilitation, or educational services pertaining to wild birds.