Already taking part in a BTO survey? This page contains links to information that may help you with your surveying.
Contact or report something
- Complaints, Comments and Compliments
- Contact the Regional Rep in your area
- Contact us - general enquiries
- Contact a Survey Organiser on the relevant project page
- Report a ringed bird, wildlife disease or other notable sightings
- Report a safeguarding concern
Guidance for surveyors
- Important guidance for volunteer fieldworkers e.g. Fieldwork Hazard Checklist, insurance, access permission, safeguarding, and health and safety.
- Survey essentials (particularly useful for beginners)
- Access and manage your surveys in MyBTO.
- FAQs about online-only surveys
Learning resources
- Take a bird ID training course
- Guidance about posting on social media
- Watch our bird ID videos
- Read our articles on fieldcraft
- Learn about cold weather and waterbirds
- Choosing your binoculars and guide books
- Learn how to read grid references
- Learn how to use species codes