BTO runs a wide range of bird ID training and ornithology courses throughout the year. Browse the listings below to find a training course that's right for you. You can also find out more about our trainers and youth-only courses, events and training, and about our other events – from walks and talks to our annual conference.
Questions? Drop us a line: training@bto.org.
If you would like to book multiple places, please book your place then log out of your MyBTO account and book each additional place as a separate transaction. We aren't able to take multiple bookings through a single transaction at the moment.
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Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey - Fremington Quay
Booking open until 26.03.2026Practice taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey
Date / Time: 09:30 - 12:00 on 28 Mar 2026
Location: Fremington Quay, EX31 2NH, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 7
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session - Llandrindod Lake
Booking open until 26.03.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 10:00 - 12:30 on 28 Mar 2026
Location: Llandrindod Lake, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 15
Birdsongs and Calls Practice -Fremington Quay
Booking open until 26.03.2026Practice bird songs and calls
Date / Time: 13:30 - 16:00 on 28 Mar 2026
Location: Fremington Quay, Fremington, EX31 2NH, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 10
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session- Stirling University Campus
Booking open until 23.03.2026 - 2 tickets leftAre you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Scotland's bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 09:00 - 12:00 on 29 Mar 2026
Location: Stirling University Innovation Park, , Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4NF, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 2
Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey - RSPB Rye Meads
Booking open until 22.03.2026Practice taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey
Date / Time: 09:30 - 12:15 on 29 Mar 2026
Location: RSPB Rye Meads, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, SG12 8JS, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 13
