A world inspired by birds and informed by science.

BTO and COVID-19

Read the BTO view on participating in surveys during the Coronavirus pandemic. This statement was last updated on 6 July, in response to the latest government guidance.

Making birdwatching count

We empower 60,000 bird-enthusiasts to gather vital data, develop their skills and be part of a vibrant community.

Championing impartial science

We answer the most pressing questions about birds, through our thorough and impartial scientific research.

Sharing our bird knowledge

We communicate our knowledge and expertise to increase the value of birds and other wildlife for all.
Chaffinch and Greenfinch. Edmund Fellowes
Case Study

What we can learn from 25 years of watching gardens

Exploring the value of a complete quarter-century of weekly garden bird observations from BTO's Garden BirdWatch covering the length and breadth of the country.
Cuckoo. Alan McFadyen
Project

Track our Cuckoos as they migrate

The Cuckoo Tracking Project has been revealing new discoveries about how British Cuckoos migrate, and the challenges they face. Follow and support this ground-breaking project.
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Support the Red Sixty Seven

Red Sixty Seven is a collaboration between 67 authors and 67 artists with a single goal: to raise funds to support conservation work aiming to reverse the declines of our most at-risk birds.
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Find a project

POPULAR: Garden BirdWatch Cuckoo Tracking Project Heronries Census BirdTrack Breeding Bird Survey

Use our project finder to find the project that matches your level of bird expertise and the time you have available.

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Wetland Bird Survey

The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) monitors non-breeding waterbirds in the UK.

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Join BTO today

Support BTO by becoming a member, and receive a wonderful welcome gift - the classic BTO beanie hat.

Gift memberships are also available.

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Develop your skills

Let us help you to improve your birding, fieldcraft and surveying skills. Browse our range of helpful guides and programme of training courses.

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More ways we work

National offices

Representing BTO in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

BTO Consulting

Bringing our expertise and advice to industry, within the UK and abroad.

BTO partnerships

The organisations we work with to achieve our charitable aims.

BTO Summer Raffle

Enter our draw to fund garden bird research.
Chaffinch and Greenfinch. Edmund Fellowes
News

Celebrating 25 years of garden birds with our Summer Raffle

Our Summer Raffle will be raising vital funds for our continued work to understand garden birds and their habitats.

 Arctic Tern Photographer Jeremy Moore
News

Vanishing Terns on the Skerries

The UK's largest Arctic Tern breeding colony has been abandoned, and BTO scientists are asking the public for help to work out where these birds have gone.

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Stop to watch for mental health

BTO has produced a downloadable podcast narrated by actor Martin Shaw, aimed at improving wellbeing through mindful birdwatching.