BTO runs a wide range of bird ID training and ornithology courses throughout the year. Browse the listings below to find a training course that's right for you. You can also find out more about our trainers and youth-only courses, events and training, and about our other events – from walks and talks to our annual conference.
Questions? Drop us a line: training@bto.org.
If you would like to book multiple places, please book your place then log out of your MyBTO account and book each additional place as a separate transaction. We aren't able to take multiple bookings through a single transaction at the moment.
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Bird Song & Call Refresher Training for BTO surveys - Wales (2 sessions, Tuesday 7.00pm)
Booking open until 14.04.2026This training aims to sharpen your skills ahead of the survey season, and give you a reminder of how to approach ID by song and call.
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 14 Apr 2026, to 19:00 on 21 Apr 2026
Location: Online
Level: Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 75
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session- Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow
Booking open until 16.04.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Scotland's bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 09:00 - 12:00 on 22 Apr 2026
Location: Hogganfield Loch, , Glasgow, Glasgow City, G33 3SW, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 7
Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 25.04.2026Practice taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey
Date / Time: 09:30 - 12:15 on 02 May 2026
Location: Irchester Country Park, Gypsy Lane Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DL, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 14
Bird Songs and Calls Practice - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 22.04.2026Practice identifying birds by sound
Date / Time: 13:15 - 16:00 on 02 May 2026
Location: Irchester Country Park, Gypsy Lane Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7DL, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 14
Bird Songs and Calls Practice - Ascott House
Booking open until 24.04.2026Practice bird songs and calls
Date / Time: 14:00 - 15:45 on 03 May 2026
Location: Ascott Estate, , Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0PT, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £10
Places: 15
