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Meet the Cuckoo class of 2021

17 Jun 2021

We are pleased to announce that eleven new Cuckoos have been tagged as part of our Cuckoo Tracking Project.

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MigFest 2019 finalists. Steven Valentine

Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder – it’s back!

Spurn Bird Observatory Trust and the BTO are once again welcoming all young birders to take part in the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder event.

08 Jun 2021

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A tale of two warblers

Despite limited 2020 data due to COVID-19 restrictions, the latest BTO/RSPB/JNCC Breeding Bird Survey report highlights interesting trends.

13 May 2021

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PJ the Cuckoo breaks records

PJ the Cuckoo has arrived back in his Suffolk home – becoming the first bird in the project to complete his fifth annual migration cycle.

23 Apr 2021

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Scaup on the slide, Spoonbill on the rise

Find out how Scaup are spending their winters in the latest Wetland Bird Survey report.

20 Apr 2021

Barn Owl chicks in a nest box, by Lee Barber

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Barn Owls in 2020: an update from Colin Shawyer

Widely recognised for his work on the study and conservation of owls and raptors, biologist and professional ecologist Colin Shawyer has collaborated with the BTO on projects such as Project Ba

23 Mar 2021

Willow Warbler, photograph by Jill Pakenham

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BirdTrends 2020 published

The BTO's BirdTrends report is a one-stop shop for information about the population status of the common breeding birds of the wider UK countryside.

05 Mar 2021

Birdcamp 2018. Photograph by Robert Read

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BTO Equipment Donation Scheme launched

Do you have a pair of binoculars you no longer use, or a bird guide book that is gathering dust?

19 Feb 2021

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National Nest Box Week 2021

This week (14-21 February) is National Nest Box Week.

14 Feb 2021

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LifeCycle issue 9 - ready to read

Issue 9 of LifeCycle includes the results from the 2019 breeding season, generated from NRS, CES and RAS data.

08 Dec 2020

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Blue Tits missing from gardens following heatwave

Garden BirdWatch has shown that some of our favourite garden species have been struggling this year, possibly due to the unusually warm spring.

17 Nov 2020

BTO Podcast episode 2 - Greg Palmer, Juliet Vickery and Andy Clements

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A new BTO CEO, a new BTO podcast

Juliet Vickery has now officially started work as BTO CEO. She sat down with outgoing CEO Andy Clements and BTO Youth Advisory Panel member Greg Palmer to talk about challenges, successes and...

02 Nov 2020

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Join us for the Marsh Awards online

Join us online as BTO recognises the contributions that individuals make to our understanding of birds through our annual awards.

27 Oct 2020

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Feed our finches

Autumn is the perfect time to clean and fill up your bird feeders ready for the cold months ahead - look out for Siskins and Bullfinches.

29 Oct 2020

BBS volunteer. Photograph by David Tipling

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BTO and COVID-19

BTO statement on participating in surveys during the Coronavirus pandemic (UPDATED 21.05.2021).

21 May 2021

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Announcing our new patron

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge has become Patron of the BTO, assuming the patronage from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh who has held the role for over 30 years.

19 Oct 2020

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October 2020 Golden Plover Survey - Can you help?

On 17–19 October 2020 there will be a coordinated census of Eurasian Golden Plovers across Europe, repeating comparable surveys carried out in 2014, 2008 and 2003.

15 Oct 2020

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An unexpected journey

On 1 September Suffolk Cuckoo Carlton II gave us all a surprise.

11 Sep 2020

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New Ringing Report reveals amazing journeys

During 2019 some of our ringed birds undertook incredible journeys, taking them from Britain & Ireland to distant shores (or vice-versa).

27 Jul 2020

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Nest box prize draw for Nesting Neighbours participants

Would you like to have your garden kitted out for the breeding season next year? The Nestbox Company are offering an amazing package of twelve bird, bug and bat boxes, worth over £250, to one lucky...

17 Jul 2020

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Introducing our new Chief Executive

We are proud to announce that Professor Juliet Vickery will take over from Dr Andy Clements at the end of the year.

17 Jul 2020

Chaffinch and Greenfinch. Edmund Fellowes

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Celebrating 25 years of garden birds with our Summer Raffle

Our Summer Raffle will be raising vital funds for our continued work to understand garden birds and their habitats.

09 Jul 2020

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Vanishing Terns on the Skerries

The UK's largest Arctic Tern breeding colony has been abandoned, and BTO scientists are asking the public for help to work out where these birds have gone.

22 Jun 2020

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Stop to watch for mental health

BTO has produced a downloadable podcast narrated by actor Martin Shaw, aimed at improving wellbeing through mindful birdwatching.

18 May 2020

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BTO CEO Andy Clements to retire

After 13 years at the helm of BTO, CEO Andy Clements has decided to step down and retire from full-time work.

15 May 2020

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Breeding Bird Survey report shows mixed results

The 2019 BBS report is now available. Read about the changing fortunes of breeding birds in the UK.

07 May 2020

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German Blue Tit disease identified

What is happening in the UK and how you can help us monitor wildlife disease.

24 Apr 2020

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Pick up a birding book bargain

A suite of BTO publications are on offer in our store, with some substantial savings to be had.

09 Apr 2020

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WeBS Report now offers individual country trends

The latest BTO/RSPB/JNCC Wetland Bird Survey report has been published, including data from September 1966 up to June 2019.

02 Apr 2020

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Join the Garden BirdWatch community from home

We're giving everyone free access to BTO Garden BirdWatch during the COVID-19 lockdown.

01 Apr 2020

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Butterflies bounce back

The summer of 2019 provided another welcome boost to butterfly populations, according to the latest results from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS).

23 Mar 2020

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Northern Ireland’s seabirds get an annual health check

2019 produced a mixed bag for Northern Ireland’s seabirds but confirmed the importance of the country’s coastline for its 22 breeding seabird species.

18 Mar 2020

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Nest Box Challenge becomes Nesting Neighbours

The Nest Box Challenge survey has been relaunched as Nesting Neighbours - what's changed?

09 Mar 2020

Working together for seabirds

BTO work supports effective monitoring of our seabirds and aims to provide opportunities for a new generation of seabird surveyors.

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Top tips for photographing birds

BTO's president shares his suggestions for improving your chances of getting that perfect shot.

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Seabird ID and ecology (2 sessions, Thursdays 7pm)

Unfortunately this course is now fully booked. We're exploring the possibility of an additional run in July; please email training [at] bto.org to express interest.

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