Events

Events

From walks and talks to our annual conference, BTO runs plenty of events throughout the year. Browse the listing below and use the filters to find an event that's right for you. We also run Training courses and Youth-only events and training.

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BTO Big Bird Race 2025

Join us for our 3rd Annual Big Bird Race!
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BTO Big Bird Race 2025

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Wildlife Wanders NI (monthly, in Cookstown, East Belfast, and Comber)

Places available
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.

Date / Time: 14:00 - 20:00 on 31 Dec 2025

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Led by: Led by Wildlife Wander Volunteers

Location: Cookstown, East Belfast, and Comber

Cost: Free

Participants: 100

Level: Beginner

Spurn Migration Festival 2025

Places available
This fantastic festival on the Spurn Peninsula of Yorkshire's East Coast has something for everyone – walks, talks, stalls and hopefully lots of birds for you to see.

Date / Time: from 14:00 on 12 Sep 2025, to 15:00 on 14 Sep 2025

Type: Conference

Led by: Spurn Bird Observatory Trust (SBOT), BTO and North Field, Kilnsea

Location: Spurn Peninsula of Yorkshire's East Coast

Cost: Free

Participants: 214

BTO Youth Birdwatching at Attenborough NR

Places available
Join BTO Youth on an urban birding guided walk, Attenborough NR, Nottingham. Hosted by Socks, Tolu & Curtis (BTO Youth Representatives).

Date / Time: from 13:00 on 09 Jul 2025, to 16:00 on 09 Aug 2025

Type: Youth

Led by: Socks, Tolu & Curtis

Location: 52 Barton Lane

Cost: Free

Participants: 15

Level: Beginner

Bird Camp England (New Forest)

Places available
BTO Youth Bird Camps are back for 2025!

Date / Time: from 00:00 on 25 Jul 2025, to 00:00 on 27 Jul 2025

Type: Youth

Led by: BTO Youth

Location: Northern Ireland, England (Lancashire), Wales, England (New Forest)

Cost: Free

Participants: 100

Bird Survey Techniques (July 2025)

Places available
Bespoke training in bird survey methodology and application, tailored to the needs of ecological and environmental professionals

Date / Time: from 09:00 on 08 Jul 2025, to 17:00 on 09 Jul 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Rob Jaques, Jen Donelan, Nick Moran

Location: The Nunnery

Cost: The two day course of intensive training is £700

Participants: 18

Level: Professional

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