Welcome to the BTO
Looking out for birds? Share your interest in birds with others by being part of the BTO. Volunteer surveyors, members and staff work in partnership to provide unbiased information about birds and their habitats. Join or volunteer today and make birds count!
No word from Kasper
Strong sunshine recently meant that the Cuckoos' tags started to charge and we received some transmissions. However, nothing further from Kasper. We haven't heard from him since the 6th January - the longest gap between transmissions for any of the Cuckoos. Read the blogs and take a look at 'What we have learnt so far' from the project. Don't forget that you can help by becoming a Cuckoo sponsor and be one of the first to hear when they arrive in Africa!
Black is the new grey
Within weeks of being launched, the BTO Abnormal Plumage Survey has topped 1000 records. Stunning images keep coming in, including this striking melanistic Woodpigeon, photographed in Wrexham. If you have ever seen an unusual-looking bird in your garden, please let us know.
Searching for Britain's lost singer
The Nightingale is one of the most treasured of Britain's birds, famous for the rich tone, exceptional musicality and high volume of its territorial song. Writer Vikram Seth chose a recording of Nightingales and Lancaster Bombers from our CD 'Nightingales - a Celebration' as his desert island disc of choice.
BBS indicates that, between 1995 and 2009, the British Nightingale population decreased by 57%. This spring we are asking BTO volunteers to help with a full survey of breeding Nightingales across Britain, can you help?
Brush up on thrushes
Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush are in good voice amidst the mild winter conditions, and now is traditionally a good time to see them in gardens. To help tell these similar-looking birds apart, the BTO has produced a new identification video and a free guide. For a paper copy of the guide, please email your postal address to gbw [at] bto [dot] org.
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