NRS Training Courses

Each year we run training courses on how to find and monitor nests while following the NRS code of conduct. Each course is led by an experienced nest finder and includes tutorials on different nest finding techniques and lots of time for supervised practice.

If you are interested in monitoring nests for the Nest Record Scheme, please do join us on a course. If you already have nest finding experience, please note that these courses focus mainly on open-nesting passerines. If you require specific guidance on monitoring nest boxes, colonies, wildfowl, raptors or waders, please contact the Nest Record Scheme team.

2025 courses

NRS courses are only available to NRS participants, so please sign up to join our mailing list and receive information about courses each year. If you are already a registered NRS participant please ensure your email address is up-to-date in My BTO.

May 2025

Nest Record Scheme Training Course (New Forest, Hampshire)

This exciting course will teach you how to find birds’ nests and monitor them for the BTO’s Nest Record Scheme.

Tony Davis, Tara Dempsey and Ellie Ness
Jansemoor Pond, Roger Penny Way, Newgrounds Bramshaw Fritham
SP5 2PX New Forest

Places available

Nest Record Scheme Training Day (The Nunnery, Norfolk)

This exciting training day will teach you how to find birds’ nests and monitor them for the BTO’s Nest Record Scheme.

Lee Barber, Cheryl Wilson
The Nunnery
IP24 2PU Thetford

Places available

Nest Record Scheme Training Day (BTO Scotland, Stirling)

This exciting training day will teach you how to find birds’ nests and monitor them for the BTO’s Nest Record Scheme.

Colin Davison, Ben Darvill
Stirling University Innovation Park
FK9 4NF Stirling

Places available

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