Information for surveyors

Already taking part in a BTO survey? This page contains links to information that may help you with your surveying.

Contact your regional organiser

Find the contact details for the regional network organiser in your area.

Online surveys

Access your surveys via your My BTO page.

FAQs about online surveys

Tools and information

Develop your skills with our articles on survey skills.

How to read grid references
Species codes

Species codes (PDF, 107.70 KB)
Health and safety information
Birdwatcher's Code

Birdwatcher's Code (PDF, 167.20 KB)

BTO Data Reports

Our reports provide rigorous scientific information to inform Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK.

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Leaving a legacy: how you can support BTO in your Will

BTO’s Sam Rider talks about her journey into legacy work with BTO, and about the power of leaving the organisation a gift in your Will.

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Waterbird ID training (2 sessions, Wednesdays 7pm)

This course involves two weekly online sessions of about 1 hour 45 minutes, with a trainer:participant ratio of about 1:30. Participants' microphones are muted during the sessions but there is a large interactive...

Information for surveyors

Contact your regional organiser

Online surveys

Tools and information

Species codes

Birdwatcher's Code

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