BTO Northern Ireland events
BTO NI hosts a wide variety of public events throughout the year. These range from training courses encouraging participation in our core surveys, to more informal field outings and mentoring, bird identification courses, our annual Seabird Report Launch and annual BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference. Not all events will be listed on this page!
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April 2025
Spring Birding Support - Online Introduction (Northern Ireland)
Would you like additional local support to increase your confidence in your birdwatching skills? Join this online session to hear about this free opportunity in Northern Ireland.
Sorrel Lyall, Ben Darvill
Places available
May 2025
Introduction to Nest Recording (Traad Point, Co. Derry~Londonderry)
In a field course designed specifically for a Northern Ireland audience, learn how to safely find and monitor birds' nests for the Nest Record Scheme, by following the NRS Code of Conduct.
Stephen Hewitt
Traad Point Nature Reserve
BT45 6LR
Magherafelt
Places available
December 2025
Wildlife Wanders NI (monthly, in Cookstown, East Belfast, and Comber)
Relaxed monthly walks to enjoy and learn about local wildlife in a friendly group that welcomes both those new to nature and more experience people.
Led by Wildlife Wander Volunteers
Places available
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