How you can help

Help us understand birds and the threats they face

There are lots of ways you can contribute. Many help us by taking part in our fieldwork surveys - but you can support us as a member, become a regional organiser, help at an event, or donate to an appeal. However you choose to support us - thank you.

Featured project

Garden BirdWatch

Take Part

Help with research into garden wildlife by joining our Garden BirdWatch network for free.

Take part in a project

Find a survey, scheme or other project that needs your help.

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Leave a legacy to inspire action for a wildlife-rich world

BTO relies on gifts in wills from supporters like you who are passionate about birds and the environment. Such gifts are vital to BTO continuing its research and informing positive conservation outcomes.

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Follow our Cuckoos

Support our Cuckoo Tracking Project by sponsoring a bird and sharing their progress.

Fundraise for BTO

Find lots of fun ideas for how to raise funds for BTO.

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If you value impartial science that makes a difference, support BTO with a regular donation.

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Featured appeal

BTO Urban Appeal

You can make a difference. Donate to our Urban Appeal today.

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Corvid ID (1 session, Wednesday 10am)

This course involves one online session of 1 hour 45 minutes, with a trainer:participant ratio of about 1:30. Participants' microphones are muted during the sessions but there is a large interactive component, using...

Blog

Belfast's Unsung Seabird

Despite the human hustle and bustle, Belfast Lough is at the heart of Eider conservation in Ireland. BTO's Senior Research Ecologist Kat Booth-Jones dives into research focused on this charismatic seabird.