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.
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- 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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Upland Breeding Bird Survey Training (Mar Lodge Estate, Aberdeenshire)
Booking open until 04.05.2026 - 1 ticket leftThis outdoor training session will aim to build the confidence of volunteers keen to participate in BTO surveys and schemes, particularly the Breeding Bird Survey.
Date / Time: 09:00 - 17:00 on 10 May 2026
Location: Mar Lodge Estate, , Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 1
Upland Breeding Bird Survey Training (The Ochils, Stirling)
Booking open until 28.05.2026This outdoor training session will aim to build the confidence of volunteers keen to participate in BTO surveys and schemes, particularly the Breeding Bird Survey.
Date / Time: 09:00 - 15:00 on 03 Jun 2026
Location: Dumyat, Ochils, , Stirling, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 5