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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Raptor ID (2 sessions, Tuesdays 7 p.m.)
Booking closed on 20.01.2026Improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course.
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 20 Jan 2026, to 19:00 on 27 Jan 2026
Location: Online via Zoom, , United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 0
Raptor ID (2 sessions, Wednesdays 10 a.m.)
Booking closed on 21.01.2026Improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course.
Date / Time:
From 10:00 on 21 Jan 2026, to 10:00 on 28 Jan 2026
Location: Online via Zoom, , United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 0
Raptor ID (2 sessions, Wednesdays 7 p.m.)
Booking closed on 21.01.2026Improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course.
Date / Time:
From 19:00 on 21 Jan 2026, to 19:00 on 28 Jan 2026
Location: Online via Zoom, , United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: £24
Places: 0
An Introduction to the Breeding Bird Survey in Scotland (Online)
Booking open until 23.02.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Scottish bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 19:00 - 20:30 on 26 Feb 2026
Location: Online
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 80
Breeding Bird Survey Introduction & Practice Session - Kenfig NNR
Booking open until 26.02.2026Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Welsh bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 10:00 - 12:30 on 28 Feb 2026
Location: Kenfig NNR, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 5
