How you can help

Chaffinch. Edmund Fellowes

The Chaffinch population has fallen by a quarter in just five years.

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.

Join BTO today

Join our growing community of BTO members and stay informed.

Make a Donation

Make a recurring or one-off donation and provide vital unrestricted funding.

Leaving a gift in your Will to BTO

BTO depends on the generosity of supporters who decide to leave a gift in their Will. Consider leaving a legacy for the next generation.

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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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Browse our range of books, guides, ringing supplies and gifts.

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

Donate

Make your birdwatching count by taking part in a BTO project today

Volunteer

Featured appeal

Chaffinch Appeal

The UK breeding population of Chaffinch has fallen by a quarter in just five years - we urgently need your help to understand why.

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BTO and COVID-19

BTO statement on participating in surveys during the Coronavirus pandemic (UPDATED- 27.05.2020).

View westwards from the Clift Hills, South Mainland, Shetland

Blog

Citizen Science in Shetland

BTO volunteer Hugh Tooby shares his journey through Shetland as part of the Upland Rovers scheme.

Event

Upland bird recording and monitoring (1-day, Dalmellington, Ayr)

Brush up on your upland bird identification by songs and calls. Learn more about opportunities for participation, and practice techniques for BirdTrack and the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS). Find out about the BBS ‘Upland...