The Physics of Birds & Birding uses birds as examples to explain how fundamental principles of physics shape what we see and hear. The book covers a wide range of topics, including classical mechanics ...

After a mild and very wet couple of weeks to start December, the weather took a turn at Christmas with the first proper cold snap of the winter. This, combined with some spells of easterly winds, has ...

“What’s that bird calling in the hedge?” “Is that a Dunnock or a Blackcap singing?” - If these are similar to questions you have asked yourself then we are here to help! In this session at Stover ...

This FREE session at Stover Country Park will focus specifically on how to take part in the Breeding Bird Survey, in order to prepare you, build confidence and excitement for taking part in the survey ...

BTO runs a wide range of bird ID training and ornithology courses throughout the year. Browse the listings below to find a training course that's right for you. You can also find out more about our ...

This event comprises a 2.5 km guided walk around RSPB Rainham Marshes, learning how to identify the key species that call Rainham home as well as learning about BTO surveys such as the Breeding Bird ...

Bird Sound ID in Early Spring 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 ...

Find out how our Welsh bird populations are faring, and the surveys you can join to help conserve them.

The Entry Level Stewardship scheme, introduced in 2005, is the first non-competitive, broad-uptake scheme designed to deliver simple but effective environmental management on farms throughout England.

Would you like to find out more about the birdlife across Wales? Would you like to find out how you could get more involved with the BTO's work across the country?

Climate change is a major threat to biodiversity, and migratory birds such as the Swallow and Willow Warbler are particularly vulnerable, due partly to their reliance on reliable sources of food and ...

Research undertaken by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) predicts that the Red Kite population of Wales is likely to be resilient to the development of future wind farms. It is widely understood ...