When it comes to taxonomy, BTO follows the British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) and, in turn, the International Ornithological Committee (IOC). We aim to implement relevant taxonomic changes twice a ...

Our courses for professionals are carefully tailored to the needs of people working or seeking work in the ecological/environmental sector. They typically involve a mix of classroom-based and ...

Join Steve Willis for a morning session learning about and then practising the methods for the Breeding Bird Survey. It will be supportive group training in an outdoor setting. There will be plenty of ...

Bird sound ID involves two interactive online sessions of about two hours each, complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to ...

Join Steve Willis for an informal session practising our bird ID skills and learning more about BTO surveys and schemes. During this small-group event we will enjoy watching and listening to the birds ...

Join Gethin Jenkins-Jones in this online session to find out more about the BTO's Heronries Census, and how you could take part in it. Begining in 1928, this census is our longest-running survey.

This event combines creativity, mindfulness, and nature exploration. Begin with a nature ink pressing activity and make seed bombs to take home. Then, take part in a guided nature walk featuring ...

LifeCycle is the magazine of the British and Irish Ringing Scheme and the Nest Record Scheme (NRS), published twice a year, in the spring and autumn. Issue 14 of LifeCycle contains articles on ...

This event includes an indoor bird identification session at the Hanningfield Nature Discovery Centre, followed by a guided walk (~1.2km) around the reservoir to put your newly acquired skills into ...

In this session at the wonderful Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve (Hawk & Owl Trust), we will focus on practising identifying birds by song and call. Learn from our experienced BTO team of staff and ...