BTO Research

The BTO undertakes a wide range of research on birds. Much of this is based on our long-term monitoring schemes but other research projects investigate the conservation and other applied topics relating to birds. The BTO undertakes research that is often based on a partnership of volunteers and professional fieldworkers, and while the focus has been on British and Irish birds, we have increasingly used our expertise to collaborate on projects with an international flavour.

Where appropriate, we collaborate actively with those who have complementary expertise such as the statutory conservation agencies, universities and other research institutes. We are also a project partner in the National Centre for Statistical Ecology (NCSE). Collaborative work with Europe is promoted through our active involvement in EURING (European Union of Ringing) and in the European Bird Census Council. We are always seeking to extend these areas of collaboration.

The key areas of research are listed below - these pages will lead you to further relevant areas in the BTO website.

Summary of BTO's Research

Completed Projects

The BTO also provides a range of research services which are detailed here.

A range of specific topics of value to conservationists can be found here.

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