How you can help

Help us understand birds and the threats they face

There are lots of ways you can contribute. Many help us by taking part in our fieldwork surveys - but you can support us as a member, become a regional organiser, help at an event, or donate to an appeal. However you choose to support us - thank you.

Featured project

BirdTrack

Take Part

Whether you record the birds in your local park or when you go birdwatching further afield you can add them to BirdTrack and see how your records develop over months and years.

Take part in a project

Find a survey, scheme or other project that needs your help.

Join BTO today

Join our growing community of BTO members and stay informed.

Make a Donation

Make a recurring or one-off donation and provide vital unrestricted funding.

Leave a legacy to inspire action for a wildlife-rich world

BTO relies on gifts in wills from supporters like you who are passionate about birds and the environment. Such gifts are vital to BTO continuing its research and informing positive conservation outcomes.

Learn more about leaving a gift

Follow our Cuckoos

Support our Cuckoo Tracking Project by sponsoring a bird and sharing their progress.

Fundraise for BTO

Find lots of fun ideas for how to raise funds for BTO.

BTO Shop

Browse our range of books, guides, ringing supplies and gifts.

If you value impartial science that makes a difference, support BTO with a regular donation.

Donate

Make your birdwatching count by taking part in a BTO project today

Volunteer

Featured appeal

Our future? It's in your hands

We are developing our youth engagement programme to find and nurture our surveyors of the future. With your donation we can provide resources to educate, engage and empower.

Learn more

BTO and COVID-19

BTO statement on participating in surveys during the Coronavirus pandemic (UPDATED- 6.7.2020).

Tagged Lesser Black-backed Gull. Gary Clewley

Article

Bird tracking - a masterclass

Phil Atkinson explains the technology behind tracking.

Knot by Chris Mills www.norfolkbirding.com

Event

Wader ID virtual training (2 sessions, Tuesdays 10am)

The training will consist of two weekly online modules, complemented by supported self-study exercises which will be provided after each session. The training will be run by BTO staff members who are experienced...