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Join our new survey of Nightjars, Woodlarks, Dartford Warblers and a number of other important heathland species in 2025.
Data from the newly published edition of Waterbirds in the UK provide further evidence that wintering ducks, geese, swans and waders are adapting to climate change by altering their...
BTO’s BirdTrends 2023 report provides summary information about the population status of the common breeding birds of the wider UK countryside.
It may still feel like winter but for some species, the increasing temperatures and lengthening days have already kick-started spring migration, with birds starting to arrive and depart across Britain
Help us collect vital data about these threatened birds by volunteering for the Winter Gull Survey.
The 2023 Marsh Awards for Ornithology were presented in London’s Mall Galleries.
Even as we reach the beginning of November, autumn migration is still very evident. Birds continue to arrive in the UK from more northerly regions to spend the next few months here in our warmer...
With a chill to the morning air, bushes laden with fruit, and the rich colours of autumn leaves, October is a feast for the senses – and as the autumnal equinox recedes, migration takes on a...
BTO Senior Research Ecologist Nina O’Hanlon explores the fascinating findings of the Arctic Skua tracking project.
BTO’s Sam Rider talks about her journey into legacy work with BTO, and about the power of leaving the organisation a gift in your Will.
In the first of our Regional Network blog miniseries, we speak to Stephen, David and Nick about why they started volunteering and the changes they’ve seen since then.
Support our surveys and the future of the UK’s birds – donate today.
The Winter Gull Survey collects information about our wintering gull populations, through the coordinated effort of volunteer surveyors across the UK.
Thousands of seabirds suspected to have died from avian influenza are once again washing up on UK beaches.
BTO’s Rob Jaques writes about watching, recording, and supporting these charming insects.
Over the summer months, migration is almost at a standstill – at this time of year, breeding is the main focus with parent birds busily raising their offspring.
BTO Youth was joined by 15 young wildlife enthusiasts for a weekend of learning and birding at BTO’s Bird Camp England 2023.
Members and supporters of BTO came together at our headquarters in Thetford to celebrate 90 years of working together for birds, science and people.
BTO Youth hosted the 2023 Wales Bird Camp at the National Trust’s Stackpole Centre in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Black-headed Gulls continue to suffer as the disease spreads to Common Terns.
BTO’s CEO Juliet Vickery explains how our new strategy will contribute to this ambitious call to action.
BTO has fitted 10 more Cuckoos with satellite tags, allowing scientists and the general public to follow these incredible birds on their annual migration.
BTO Youth Volunteers took 10 students to the Isle of May to learn more about the island and the nature that can be found on it.
Youth Advisory Panel member Katie Monk discusses developing BTO Youth's new strategy, and why an inclusive environment for young people is vital for nature's future.
As we reach the height of spring migration, the variety of species to be found is almost at its peak, and the spell of warmer weather over the coronation bank holiday weekend brought with it a steady
BTO’s Youth Advisory Panel have presented their new Youth Engagement Strategy 2023–28 to the Board of Trustees.
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, EDS has now benefited over 2,300 young people across the UK.
We’ve lost a staggering 73 million birds since 1970, as a new analysis of BTO data reveals.
As expected, the mixed bag of weather over the last week resulted in a trickle rather than a flow of birds arriving.
