Join the British Trust for Ornithology

Due to the current circumstances there will be a delay in sending out BTO membership welcome packs as there are currently no staff in the office. We will send welcome packs out as soon as possible.

Start supporting the work of the BTO today. 

Why Join BTO?

Members help ensure our long history of impartial science continues - informing our understanding of birds’ lives in a changing world.

All members receive:

  • A member's pack to welcome you into our community
  • A subscription to BTO News magazine
  • Monthly e-newsletter with latest news, features and offers
  • Access to BTO's Chris Mead Library and its resources
  • Free gift - a BTO beanie hat or Guide to British Birds.
Collins BTO guide and beanie hat

Membership Gift - a BTO beanie hat or Guide to British Birds.

Give BTO membership as a gift

BTO member pack 2018

A BTO gift membership is a great way of supporting the work of BTO while providing a unique and special present for your friends or family. Gift memberships include a full welcome pack complete with a year’s subscription to our fantastic members’ magazine BTO News.

Gift memberships include all of the benefits above, including

  • Free gift - a BTO beanie hat or Guide to British Birds.
Buy a Gift Membershipby Credit / Debit card