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!

The end of the journey for Lloyd

We now assume Lloyd has perished in Morocco as it is very unlikely that he would remain in his current position for so long. For the latest read here.

WeBS Alerts live

The latest WeBS Alerts report is available on-line, including a new interactive interface. This on-line information source details trends in waterbird numbers on protected areas over different time periods. In doing so, species that have undergone major declines in numbers are identified, and flagged by the issuing of an “Alert”. Alerts are advisory, and are issued with the intention of promoting focused research to determine what pressures may be driving the underlying changes in numbers, leading to appropriate action where such is warranted.

'What's Up?' in Scotland

More than half of Scotland is upland. The beautiful mountains and glens are special places for both people and wildlife. Land use and climate are changing. How are Scotland’s wild lands responding and what are the impacts on our cherished wildlife? If you can access Scotland's uplands then you can help us to find out by taking part in 'What's Up? Find out about the range of options for monitoring birds to suit your plans, free time and skills.

Order your copy of the Bird Atlas 2007-11

Pre-order Bird Atlas now - save 35%!

Be one of the first to receive Bird Atlas 2007-11, the most important British and Irish Bird Book for decades, by ordering your copy online. It offers the most complete and comprehensive overview of bird distribution and change. With over 1,300 maps for nearly 300 species in one hardback volume, it's compiled from data collected by over 40,000 volunteer surveyors. It will be published in the autumn and you can order yours at the special pre-publication price of £45 (plus p&p), saving 35% on the retail price of £70. Browse sample pages and place your order.

For those wishing to order by post, an order form is included to all those in the UK with the 'Volunteer' magazine which will be winging its way to all members and volunteers in the next couple of weeks. Residents of Eire can order directly from BirdWatch Ireland. If you wish for it to be sent outside of the UK, please contact sales [at] bto [dot] org (subject: Bird%20Atlas%20postage%20outside%20of%20UK%20) or phone 01842 750050 for the postage costs.