Press releases
100 Million birds in the bank
February 2010
The British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) collection of bird records in its databank hit 100 million this week, making this the most important bird resource in the country...
Are these Britain's least favourite birds
January 2010
Since September 2007, the British Trust for Ornithology has been looking for companies, wildlife groups and people to sponsor Britain’s birds...
Turning tides for waterbirds in the UK
August 2010
Latest data from the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) highlight the contrasting fortunes of the UK’s wintering waterbirds...
The caring nature of British business
August 2010
Thousands of Britain’s most vulnerable breeding birds have benefited from the caring side of business this summer...
Food for thought: feed the birds
October 2010
As autumn draws in and food for birds in the wider countryside is depleted, our feathered companions will start to flock to feeders in our gardens...
Birds seek refuge in Britain’s snowy gardens
January 2010
The latest results from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) show Britain’s birds are flooding into gardens, as food in the countryside becomes harder to find under the blanket of snow and ice...
Birds need friendly neighbours!
January 2010
Snow that is sweeping the country is not only causing havoc for humans…it could be impacting birds too! A blanket of snow and ice is making it hard for birds to find natural foods...
Feeling blue: garden acrobat takes a tumble
September 2010
The Blue Tit, perhaps our most iconic garden bird, is slipping away from bird feeders...