BTO runs a wide range of bird ID training and ornithology courses throughout the year. 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.
- Got a question? See our overview of our courses or drop us a line: training@bto.org.
- Training and events tailored for particular audiences can also be found on our pages for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
- If you would like to book multiple places, please book your place, then log out of your MyBTO account and then 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 Sound ID in Summer (2 sessions, Thursdays 10 a.m.)
Booking open until 30.04.2026Learn to recognise widespread UK songbirds in summer by their songs and calls
Date / Time:
From 10:00 on 30 Apr 2026, to 10:00 on 07 May 2026
Location:
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 270
Bird Sound ID in Summer (2 sessions, Thursdays 7 p.m.)
Booking open until 30.04.2026Learn to recognise widespread UK songbirds in summer by their songs and calls
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 30 Apr 2026, to 19:00 on 07 May 2026
Location:
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 284
Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 22.03.2026Practice 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: 6
Bird Songs and Calls Practice - Irchester Country Park
Booking open until 22.03.2026Practice 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: 4
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: 9
