When it comes to taxonomy, BTO follows the British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) and, in turn, the International Ornithological Committee (IOC). We aim to implement relevant taxonomic changes twice a ...

Our courses for professionals are carefully tailored to the needs of people working or seeking work in the ecological/environmental sector. They typically involve a mix of classroom-based and ...

Join Steve Willis for an informal session practising our bird ID skills and learning more about BTO surveys and schemes. During this small-group event we will enjoy watching and listening to the birds ...

Join Steve Willis for a morning session learning about and then practising the methods for the Breeding Bird Survey. It will be supportive group training in an outdoor setting. There will be plenty of ...

Bird sound ID involves two interactive online sessions of about two hours each, complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to ...

Have you attended one of our songs and calls training sessions in the last few years but feel a bit rusty? Or maybe you've done lots of learning on your own but would like to boost your confidence in ...

Thank you for your generous support and for kindly considering to Gift Aid your donations to BTO. If you are a UK tax payer, you can increase the value of your support to BTO, at no extra cost to you, ...