Community

Community

There are many different opportunities to be part of the BTO community, whether that is as a volunteer, a staff member or something else entirely. We can help you to develop your interest in birds and gain new skills, plus you'll have the opportunity to meet and work with like-minded individuals.

Talk to a Regional Rep

A Regional Representative (RR) is our local leader for BTO in their region, and a key point of contact for other local members and volunteers. Use our Regional Directory Network map to find and contact your local rep.

Find your Rep

Find a BTO event

From walks and talks to training and our annual conference, BTO runs lots of events throughout the year for members, volunteers, partners and employees alike. Online, in-person, across the UK, for youth and adults.

Find a BTO event

Find a bird club

The UK has lots of local bird clubs and natural history societies that play an important role in helping bird and nature enthusiasts improve their birding knowledge, develop their skills and meet like-minded people.

Find a bird club

Read the latest news

Sign up to our free, monthly e-newsletter and be the first to hear our exciting news about our research discoveries, special events, training courses, volunteering, latest blogs, press releases and appeals.

Read the latest news

Read our blog

Whether it's our Youth blog, Migblog or other article, our blog offers specialist insight and unique perspective from a wide range of BTO staff, volunteers and guest writers, giving context and inviting discussion on our work.

Read our blog

Join BTO

Sign up or purchase a gift membership for someone else and gain access to exclusive BTO membership benefits and content. Plus, your support means we can continue to make a positive difference to birds, people and nature.

Join BTO

Meet our teams

Although the focus of our work is here in the UK, we also work internationally across our flyway and beyond. Find out more about our teams and volunteers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Meet our teams

Meet our Youth Advisory Panel

Our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) helps us connect, listen and engage with younger supporters. To understand the barriers they face and hear their ideas that will encourage more young people to engage with birds, nature and BTO.

Meet the Youth Advisory Panel