Throughout the year we send out press releases to individuals and organisations who have signed up to receive these. This page holds details of the press releases posted over the past two years. For press and media enquiries, please email press@bto.org.
Major new report reveals changing fortunes for Scotland’s breeding birds
Published today, the latest BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) report reveals good news for some species in Scotland such as Cuckoo and Stonechat, while the much-loved Song Thrush shows signs of ...
15-05-2025
Major new report reveals changing fortunes for UK’s breeding birds
Published today, the latest BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) report shows positive news for a range of birds including Firecrest, Marsh Harrier and Cuckoo. However, the Report also reveals ...
15-05-2025
Planning a better future for Northern Ireland’s natural heritage
Northern Ireland is home to a vast array of extraordinary natural wonders. From lush, wooded valleys to rugged wave-lashed cliffs, expansive sandy beaches, rolling peat bogs, and flower-filled ...
01-05-2025
Virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird
One of the UK’s most popular songbirds is in rapid decline, and garden owners are being encouraged to share their sightings with researchers. When Paul McCartney recorded the famous Beatles song ...
13-04-2025
Where Goshawks dare …
Goshawks are among our most impressive, elusive, and least understood birds of prey. New research by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) uncovers how these scarce raptors are slowly spreading and ...
10-04-2025
