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 various aspects of our work. We also have a dedicated Youth blog and Migration blog (migblog) where you can read articles about those specific topics.
A future with EDI in mind: a note from Juliet
BTO's CEO Juliet reflects on the responsibility to improve our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
30.06.2022

Belfast’s Unsung Seabird
Belfast Lough may be nestled between gentle hills to the north and south, but its sheltered, shallow waters are far from tranquil. This cold slice of the Irish Sea funnels directly into Northern Ireland’s iconic capital and hums with activity 24/7. Its surface is crisscrossed with ferries, cargo ships, fishing vessels and pleasure craft and its shores a ...
20.06.2022

What have the Cuckoos taught us?
Prior to 2011, we knew very little about what our breeding Cuckoos did once they left the UK for the winter months.
13.06.2022

Both sides of the camera
Youth Representative (Aberystwyth)A while ago you had to be part of a specific career field to attend video calls or to present online training sessions. If you did, it probably would’ve had something to do with Skype, and it probably would’ve been vaguely infuriating. A zoom link means something complet ...
06.06.2022

Exploring Birds through Art
BTO Youth Advisory Panel Member Alicia Hayden Wildlifelong-tailed_tit_alicia_hayden.jpgMy VoleryA softness.Their twinkling cheeps and chirpsAs they hop from branch to branch,Scattering rain droplets like leaves in Autumn.Together.They huddle so close, so tightThat you can feel their warmth,The pink blush ...
21.03.2022
