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!
Not a normal spring
With March feeling like May, April being extremely wet and windy, and May at times feeling like November, it has been far from a normal spring. See the latest BTO migration blog to see what effect this has had on the arrival of our summer visitors.
What are your views on the Volunteer?
We recently published our new magazine called Volunteer (download PDF, 8mb) which was the first BTO magazine to be mailed to all 60,000 of our supporters. We'd like to know what you thought of the magazine. Feedback on the magazine will be extremely useful to us in planning future magazines and other literature. Please take a few moments to complete the online survey and just by participating you could win a box set of the BBC's fabulous "Secret Life of Birds" DVDs.
Join us at the Scottish Birdfair
On May 19th & 20th, join BTO staff and volunteers and over 5000 bird and wildlife enthusiasts for the first Scottish Birdfair on the West lawn of the striking Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh. Visit the fair for a great programme of talks, ringing demonstrations and workshops. Shop from more than 80 wildlife-related trade stands offering the latest birding technology, clothing, holidays, optics, literature & art work. Buy your tickets online now to avoid the queues and if you're a BTO member you can purchase your tickets at a reduced price.
Nightingale Survey 2012 extended
In response to the slow start to the 2012 breeding season for migrants, we have extended the close of the first Nightingale Survey fieldwork period from 14 May to 20 May. The expected coverage is currently around 70% - could you help and take on a tetrad? If so, please let your BTO Regional Representative know as soon as possible!
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