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 Song & Call Refresher Training for BTO surveys - Wales (2 sessions, Tuesday 7.00pm)
Booking open until 14.04.2026This training aims to sharpen your skills ahead of the survey season, and give you a reminder of how to approach ID by song and call.
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 14 Apr 2026, to 19:00 on 21 Apr 2026
Location: Online
Level: Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 69
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session- Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow
Booking open until 16.04.2026Are 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 22 Apr 2026
Location: Hogganfield Loch, , Glasgow, Glasgow City, G33 3SW, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 7
Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 25.04.2026Practice taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey
Date / Time: 09:30 - 12:15 on 02 May 2026
Location: Irchester Country Park, Gypsy Lane Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DL, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 14
Bird Songs and Calls Practice - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 22.04.2026Practice identifying birds by sound
Date / Time: 13:15 - 16:00 on 02 May 2026
Location: Irchester Country Park, Gypsy Lane Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DL, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 14
Bird Songs and Calls Practice - Ascott House
Booking open until 24.04.2026Practice bird songs and calls
Date / Time: 14:00 - 15:45 on 03 May 2026
Location: Ascott Estate, , Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0PT, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 14
