A world inspired by birds and informed by science.

Making birdwatching count

We empower 60,000 bird-enthusiasts to gather vital data, develop their skills and be part of a vibrant community.

Championing impartial science

We answer the most pressing questions about birds, through our thorough and impartial scientific research.

Sharing our bird knowledge

We communicate our knowledge and expertise to increase the value of birds and other wildlife for all.
Greenland White-fronted Goose. Edmund Fellowes / BTO
Project

Goose and Swan Monitoring Programme

This project tracks the abundance and breeding success of the UK’s native geese and migratory swans through winter surveys.
Golden Plover. Paul Hillion / BTO
Blog

Identifying, understanding and solving conservation issues

BTO's CEO Juliet explains how we use our data to drive positive change for the UK's birds.
Eider. Tom Cadwallender / BTO
News

Sharing our seabird research

From Black Guillemots to Eider and Arctic Skua, our scientists discussed a range of research at the International Seabird Group Conference in August. 
Arctic Tern Photographer Jeremy Moore

Find a project

POPULAR: BirdTrack Wetland Bird Survey Cuckoo Tracking Project Bird Ringing Scheme Breeding Bird Survey

Use our project finder to find the project that matches your level of bird expertise and the time you have available.

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Robin. John Harding

Garden BirdWatch

Help with research into garden wildlife by joining our Garden BirdWatch community

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Little Owl. Tom Streeter

Join BTO today

Discover the curiosities of birds and their world by becoming a BTO Member today.

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Bird surveyors. Photograph by Jamie Murray-Grant

Develop your skills

Let us help you to improve your birding, fieldcraft and surveying skills. Browse our range of helpful guides and programme of training courses.

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More ways we work

Scottish mountain scenes. Andy Wilson

National offices

Representing BTO in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Andy Clements meeting with Westland Horticulture

BTO partnerships

The organisations we work with to achieve our charitable aims.
Fitting a Goshawk with a GPS tracking device

BTO Consulting

Bringing our expertise and advice to industry, within the UK and abroad.
BTO Urban Appeal. Making space for birds

Urban Appeal

Donate today to support BTO's urban research.
Wigeon - image by John Harding
Article

Avian Influenza ('Avian flu')

Advice on feeding wild birds, for ringers and nest recorders, and for survey participants. Also, read our guidance on reporting a dead bird. 

 Bewick's Swan. Chris Knights
Case Study

BTO Data Reports

Our reports provide rigorous scientific information to inform Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK.

 A colony of breeding Guillemots.
Blog

Tackling the challenge of avian influenza

Director of Science James Pearce-Higgins discusses Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and BTO's role in the response to the current outbreak.