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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Wednesday Wetland Wander - Firth of Forth

Join BTO Scotland for a practice session on wader and waterbird ID, learning key features and transferable skills. We'll take our time and hopefully get good close views of birds. Beginners welcome!

Date / Time: 09:00 - 11:30 on 01 Oct 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Steve Willis

Location: Kinneil Lagoons, , Grangemouth, United Kingdom

Places: 14

Level: Beginner, Improver

Wetland Bird Survey Practice Session - Eglinton Country Park

Join BTO Scotland and North Ayrshire Council Rangers for a practice session on wader and waterbird ID, learning key features and transferable skills. Come along and have a go at the Wetland Bird Survey on the loch at Eglinton.

Date / Time: 10:00 - 13:00 on 12 Oct 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Steve Willis

Location: Eglinton Country Park, , North Ayrshire, KA12 8TA, United Kingdom

Places: 15

Level: Beginner, Improver

Wednesday Wetland Wander - Ardmore Point

Join BTO Scotland for a practice session on wader and waterbird ID, learning key features and transferable skills. We'll take our time and hopefully get good close views of birds. Beginners welcome!

Date / Time: 11:00 - 14:00 on 22 Oct 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Steve Willis

Location: Ardmore Point, , Cardross, United Kingdom

Places: 15

Level: Beginner, Improver

BTO Northern Ireland Birdwatchers' Conference 2025

A one-day BTO conference with bird-related talks, birdwatching, and socialising at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. Come along to hear about bird research, monitoring, and conservation work happening in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Date / Time: 09:00 - 17:00 on 01 Nov 2025

Type: Conference

Led by: BTO Northern Ireland

Location: Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ, United Kingdom

Places: 200

BTO Annual Conference 2026

Places available
Join us for a full day of inspiring talks from BTO staff and volunteers! Our 2026 Annual Conference will take place on Saturday 28 February in Northampton.

Date / Time: 09:00 - 17:30 on 28 Feb 2026

Type: Conference

Led by: BTO

Location: Mercure Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA

Cost: £55

Places: 276

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