These pages bring together into one place useful information and key resources for existing ringers. If you are not a current ringer and want to find out more about how to become a ringer, please see the Training to ring pages.
Buying rings and other ringing equipment
- Please visit the BTO Ringing Sales Shop to purchase all rings and other ringing equipment.
DemOn / Submitting ringing records
Ringing and nest recording data are submitted to BTO via Demography Online (DemOn), the online data entry system for ringers and nest recorders to input their data directly into the BTO database. Users are able to input, view and edit their data as well as export information for analyses and report production.
More information about DemOn
- Part 1 - General overview (PDF)
- Part 2 - Functionality (PDF)
- Part 3 - Locations (PDF)
Posting on social media?
Social media is a useful way to increase engagement with ringing and nest monitoring activities, promoting the valuable contribution that these studies make to our understanding of why bird populations change. It can, however, be a volatile environment, so we have developed social media guidance, which we hope you will find useful.
Resources for ringers
These pages bring together into one place useful information and key resources for existing ringers. Current content includes information on buying rings and other ringing equipment, DemOn and submitting data, data collection and biometrics, health and safety, site signage, access letter templates, resources for displays and talks and opportunities for ringers.
Ringing permit renewals
This page outlines the process for renewing your ringing permit. Information is provided for each permit category as well as a timeline for the renewal process.
Schedule 1 licensing
If you are intending to approach the nest or dependent young of a specially protected bird through ringing, nest recording or any other survey you need to ensure you have the correct licence to do so.
Why we ring birds
For more information on why we ring birds, the history of ringing or the aims and strategy behind the Ringing Scheme, please see the About ringing pages.