Training

Training

From walks and talks to our annual conference, BTO runs plenty of training events throughout the year. Browse the listing below and use the filters to find a training event that's right for you. Read about our trainers and youth-only events and training.

Questions? Just get in touch at training@bto.org.

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Spring Birding Support - field sessions (Northern Ireland)

Places available
Would you like additional local support to increase your confidence in your birdwatching skills? Join our free field sessions across Northern Ireland this spring.

Date / Time: 10:00 - 20:00 on 30 Jun 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Sorrel Lyall

Location: Northern Ireland

Cost: Free

Participants: 31

Level: Beginner, Improver

Bird Survey Techniques (Thetford, July 2025)

Places available
Bespoke training in bird survey methodology and application, tailored to the needs of ecological and environmental professionals

Date / Time: from 10:00 on 08 Jul 2025, to 18:00 on 09 Jul 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Rob Jaques, Jen Donelan, Nick Moran

Location: The Nunnery, , Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU, United Kingdom

Cost: The two day course of intensive training is £700

Participants: 13

Level: Professional

Wader ID (2 sessions, Thursdays 7pm)

Booking opens on
Improve your identification of passage and winter waders in this two-part online course.

Session 1: 19:00 - 21:00 on 31 Jul 2025
Session 2: 19:00 - 21:00 on 07 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Nick Moran, Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques

Location: Online

Cost: £24

Participants: 175

Level: Improver

Wader ID (2 sessions, Thursdays 10am)

Booking opens on
Improve your identification of passage and winter waders in this two-part online course.

Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 on 31 Jul 2025
Session 2: 10:00 - 12:00 on 07 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Nick Moran, Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques

Location: Online

Cost: £24

Participants: 175

Level: Improver

Wader ID (2 sessions, Wednesdays 7pm)

Booking opens on
Improve your identification of passage and winter waders in this two-part online course.

Session 1: 19:00 - 21:00 on 30 Jul 2025
Session 2: 19:00 - 21:00 on 06 Aug 2025

Type: Training

Led by: Nick Moran, Jenny Donelan, Rob Jaques

Location: Online

Cost: £24

Participants: 175

Level: Improver