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.
Chequered Skipper butterfly.
News

The State of the UK’s Butterflies 2022

BTO joins Butterfly Conservation and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology to report on long-term trends in abundance and distribution.
Whitethroat, by Liz Cutting / BTO
Publication

Can migrant birds wait until we have all the answers?

Research led by our CEO, Juliet Vickery, makes the case to act now to stem migrant bird population declines instead of waiting for more evidence.
A swallow by Edmund Fellowes
Publication

Read the BTO's latest BirdTrends report

The BirdTrends 2022 report is a one-stop shop for authoritative information about the population status of the common breeding birds in the UK.
Whooper Swans. Liz Cutting

Volunteer

From expert ringers to garden enthusiasts, we have a range of projects to suit everyone.

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Fieldfare by Liz Cutting

Garden BirdWatch

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

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Waxwing. Liz Cutting / BTO

Join BTO today

Choose from a range of memberships including a monthly subscription, Life, Young Birder or Gift membership.
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Waxwing. Liz Cutting / BTO

Guides and courses

Improve your birding, fieldcraft and surveying skills. Browse our range of helpful guides and training courses.
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More ways we work

Mount Snowdon

National offices

Representing BTO in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Partnership agreement with JNCC by Tom Stewart

BTO partnerships

The organisations we work with to achieve our charitable aims.
Windfarm

BTO Consulting

Bringing our expertise and advice to industry, within the UK and abroad.
Barnacle Geese

Avian flu appeal

Donate today to support our research into avian influenza.
Bird surveyer. David Tipling
Article

Guidance information for volunteer fieldworkers

Information about insurance, access rights, safeguarding, health and safety, and our Fieldwork Hazard Checklist.

 The southern shores of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island. Sorrel Lyall
Blog

Feel the ‘Ripple’ effect of BTO’s engagement projects

Sorrel Lyall’s journey from Youth Advisory Panelist to Ripple Project Officer takes an exciting turn in Northern Ireland.

 Barnacle Geese. Sebastian / stock.adobe.com
Article

Avian influenza - the disease, its impacts and our work

From symptoms and outbreaks to impacts and mitigation, learn more about avian flu and our dedication to tackling it.