A world inspired by birds and informed by science.

BTO and COVID-19

Read the BTO view on participating in surveys during the Coronavirus pandemic. This statement was last updated on 6 July, in response to the latest government guidance.

Making birdwatching count

We empower 60,000 bird-enthusiasts to gather vital data, develop their skills and be part of a vibrant community.

Championing impartial science

We answer the most pressing questions about birds, through our thorough and impartial scientific research.

Sharing our bird knowledge

We communicate our knowledge and expertise to increase the value of birds and other wildlife for all.
Chaffinch and Greenfinch. Edmund Fellowes
Case Study

What we can learn from 25 years of watching gardens

Exploring the value of a complete quarter-century of weekly garden bird observations from BTO's Garden BirdWatch covering the length and breadth of the country.
Cuckoo. Alan McFadyen
Project

Track our Cuckoos as they migrate

The Cuckoo Tracking Project has been revealing new discoveries about how British Cuckoos migrate, and the challenges they face. Follow and support this ground-breaking project.
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News

Support the Red Sixty Seven

Red Sixty Seven is a collaboration between 67 authors and 67 artists with a single goal: to raise funds to support conservation work aiming to reverse the declines of our most at-risk birds.
WeBS counting. Photograph by Teresa Frost

Find a project

POPULAR: Wetland Bird Survey Cuckoo Tracking Project Garden BirdWatch Breeding Bird Survey Waterways Breeding Bird Survey

Use our project finder to find the project that matches your level of bird expertise and the time you have available.

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BirdTrack

BirdTrack is a free and convenient way of storing your bird records online. BirdTrack lets you keep up to date with what others are seeing, view the latest trends, and contribute your data to BTO science.

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Join BTO today

Support BTO by becoming a member, and receive a wonderful welcome gift - the classic BTO beanie hat.

Gift memberships are also available.

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Develop your skills

Let us help you to improve your birding, fieldcraft and surveying skills. Browse our range of helpful guides and programme of training courses.

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More ways we work

Scottish mountain scenes. Andy Wilson

National offices

Representing BTO in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Andy Clements meeting with Westland Horticulture

BTO partnerships

The organisations we work with to achieve our charitable aims.
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BTO Consulting

Bringing our expertise and advice to industry, within the UK and abroad.
Chaffinch. Tom Streeter

BTO Chaffinch Appeal

Help fund targeted research into Chaffinch decline.
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Article

Birdfair events

BTO is taking part in Virtual Birdfair, Check out the BTO talks available online.

 Mya Bambrick
Blog

Where are the young women in birding?

As we continue to work on making birding more inclusive, how do young women perceive birding? Five young birders share their experiences.

 Juliet Vickery
News

Introducing our new Chief Executive

We are proud to announce that Professor Juliet Vickery will take over from Dr Andy Clements at the end of the year.