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Become a better birder with our guides on basic birding and surveying skills, and browse our range of training courses and bird identification videos.
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NI Bird ID and BTO Projects (3 modules, Saturdays 10am)
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03 Apr 2021 to 17 Apr 2021
In an online course designed specifically for a Northern Ireland audience, improve your bird ID and birdwatching skills and learn how these can be put to good use locally in some exciting BTO-led projects.
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Featured video
Bird Song Basics - Collared Dove and Woodpigeon
In this video, Training manager Nick Moran explains the differences between Collared Dove and Woodpigeon songs.
Two of our more common garden visitors, they sound very similar - so make sure to find a mnemonic to help you keep them apart.
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