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 ...

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 ...

Join BTO Youth on a guided walk, through the woodland and parkland of Dalmeny Estate and along the shore of the Firth of Forth. Hosted by Iris, David and Hannah (BTO Youth Representatives, Lothian).

Thank you for your generous support and for kindly considering to Gift Aid your donations to BTO. If you are a UK tax payer, you can increase the value of your support to BTO, at no extra cost to you, ...

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 ...

1. Renewable energy development is rapidly increasing in efforts to mitigate climate change. Whilst the impact of individual projects on biological diversity may be limited, there is a risk of ...

Changes to the timing of spring events are some of the most obvious and highly documented responses to climate change. Differences in the response of timing between interacting groups, such as ...

Read the annual report of the Seabird Monitoring Programme, a BTO / JNCC / RSPB publication about the abundance and productivity of breeding seabird species in Britain and Ireland from 1986 to 2023.

Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring? Join Gethin Jenkins-Jones for a morning session to find out more about the Breeding Bird Survey ...