BTO runs a wide range of bird ID training and ornithology courses throughout the year. Browse and filter the listings below to find a training course that's right for you. If you would like to book multiple places, please book your place then log out of your MyBTO account and then book each additional place as a separate transaction. We aren't able to take multiple bookings through a single transaction at the moment.
- Got a question? See our overview of our courses or drop us a line: training@bto.org.
- 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.
- Training and events tailored for particular audiences can also be found on our pages for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
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Bird Sound ID in Early Spring (2 sessions, Wednesdays 7 p.m.)
Booking open until 18.03.2026Learn to recognise common garden and woodland birds in early spring by their songs and calls
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 18 Mar 2026, to 19:00 on 25 Mar 2026
Location: Online via Zoom, , United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 247
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session - Llanfwrog Community Centre, Ruthin
Booking open until 19.03.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 10:00 - 12:30 on 21 Mar 2026
Location: Llanfwrog Community Centre , Ruthin, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 13
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session - Rhydymwyn Nature Reserve
Booking open until 20.03.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 10:00 - 12:30 on 22 Mar 2026
Location: Rhydymwyn Nature Reserve, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 15
An Introduction to the Breeding Bird Survey, Wales (Online)
Booking open until 23.03.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 18:30 - 20:00 on 24 Mar 2026
Location: Online
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 60
Songbird ID Training, Llandrindod Lake
Booking open until 27.03.2026Are you a wildlife enthusiast and would like to enhance your bird ID skills for the upcoming spring?
Date / Time: 07:30 - 09:30 on 28 Mar 2026
Location: Llandrindod Lake, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 6
