BTO Northern Ireland
@bto-ni.bsky.social
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK’s leading bird research organisation. Discover BTO projects, news and events from across Northern Ireland right here. https://www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-northern-ireland
Hurray! Our Annual Birdwatcher’s Conference is now underway 🪺
We’re enjoying an exciting morning of talks - we've heard from BTO's Sophie Bennett and @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social Dean Jones so far. Huge thanks to all our speakers, stand holders, raffle prize donors, and birdwatchers 🐦
We’re enjoying an exciting morning of talks - we've heard from BTO's Sophie Bennett and @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social Dean Jones so far. Huge thanks to all our speakers, stand holders, raffle prize donors, and birdwatchers 🐦
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Hurray! Our Annual Birdwatcher’s Conference is now underway 🪺
We’re enjoying an exciting morning of talks - we've heard from BTO's Sophie Bennett and @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social Dean Jones so far. Huge thanks to all our speakers, stand holders, raffle prize donors, and birdwatchers 🐦
We’re enjoying an exciting morning of talks - we've heard from BTO's Sophie Bennett and @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social Dean Jones so far. Huge thanks to all our speakers, stand holders, raffle prize donors, and birdwatchers 🐦
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A beautiful start at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, for the @bto-ni.bsky.social birdwatchers’ conference
November 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A beautiful start at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, for the @bto-ni.bsky.social birdwatchers’ conference
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2025 has been a record year for BBS coverage! 4,054 visits to BBS squares have been made this year. This beats the 2018 record of 4,048. Thanks so much to all of the BBS volunteers across the UK who have contributed to this! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
2025 has been a record year for BBS coverage! 4,054 visits to BBS squares have been made this year. This beats the 2018 record of 4,048. Thanks so much to all of the BBS volunteers across the UK who have contributed to this! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
🔔 Final call for the BTO NI Birdwatchers’ Conference on the 1st of November!
We will be hosting a range of talks on bird conservation, birdwatching walks and a raffle
📅 Booking closes THIS SUNDAY! Book here 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
We will be hosting a range of talks on bird conservation, birdwatching walks and a raffle
📅 Booking closes THIS SUNDAY! Book here 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🔔 Final call for the BTO NI Birdwatchers’ Conference on the 1st of November!
We will be hosting a range of talks on bird conservation, birdwatching walks and a raffle
📅 Booking closes THIS SUNDAY! Book here 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
We will be hosting a range of talks on bird conservation, birdwatching walks and a raffle
📅 Booking closes THIS SUNDAY! Book here 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
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New Ecologist and Research Support roles for a project in Northern Ireland! @bto-ni.bsky.social
Discover more and apply at www.bto.org/jobs
These positions are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
#Ornithology #Ecology
Discover more and apply at www.bto.org/jobs
These positions are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
#Ornithology #Ecology
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New Ecologist and Research Support roles for a project in Northern Ireland! @bto-ni.bsky.social
Discover more and apply at www.bto.org/jobs
These positions are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
#Ornithology #Ecology
Discover more and apply at www.bto.org/jobs
These positions are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
#Ornithology #Ecology
🦆 Last Saturday the BTO NI team hosted an Autumn Wetland Birding event at Barmouth Bird Hide in Castlerock
📝 We enjoyed identifying wetland birds, counting large flocks and even some bird sketching! We recorded 31 species in total, including c600 Golden Plovers
🙌 Thanks to everyone who attended!
📝 We enjoyed identifying wetland birds, counting large flocks and even some bird sketching! We recorded 31 species in total, including c600 Golden Plovers
🙌 Thanks to everyone who attended!
October 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🦆 Last Saturday the BTO NI team hosted an Autumn Wetland Birding event at Barmouth Bird Hide in Castlerock
📝 We enjoyed identifying wetland birds, counting large flocks and even some bird sketching! We recorded 31 species in total, including c600 Golden Plovers
🙌 Thanks to everyone who attended!
📝 We enjoyed identifying wetland birds, counting large flocks and even some bird sketching! We recorded 31 species in total, including c600 Golden Plovers
🙌 Thanks to everyone who attended!
⏰ Just 5 days left to book your place at the BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference! Booking closes this Sunday, don't miss out on a range of bird-related talks and socialising!
#ornithology
#ornithology
🪶 Join us for a day of bird talks, birdwatching, and socialising at the BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference!
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
⏰ Just 5 days left to book your place at the BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference! Booking closes this Sunday, don't miss out on a range of bird-related talks and socialising!
#ornithology
#ornithology
🐦⬛ Are you 16 to 24 and passionate about nature? Become a representative for BTO Youth and join our amazing team of volunteers!
➡️ Receive training, organise activities and attend events with all expenses paid
🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/YouthRep25
🗓️ Closing date: 9th November 2025
➡️ Receive training, organise activities and attend events with all expenses paid
🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/YouthRep25
🗓️ Closing date: 9th November 2025
October 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🐦⬛ Are you 16 to 24 and passionate about nature? Become a representative for BTO Youth and join our amazing team of volunteers!
➡️ Receive training, organise activities and attend events with all expenses paid
🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/YouthRep25
🗓️ Closing date: 9th November 2025
➡️ Receive training, organise activities and attend events with all expenses paid
🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/YouthRep25
🗓️ Closing date: 9th November 2025
Fascinating!
A week on from #StormAmy 🌬️ data from our tagged Whooper Swans show both storm assistance & storm displacement. Some birds made rapid migrations, others battled the elements – some out at sea for 55 hrs! As North Atlantic storms grow more frequent, understanding their impact is vital. 🦢 #Ornithology
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Fascinating!
🪶 Join us for a day of bird talks, birdwatching, and socialising at the BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference!
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🪶 Join us for a day of bird talks, birdwatching, and socialising at the BTO NI Birdwatchers' Conference!
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
📍 1st Nov 2025 | Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
🎁 Enter the raffle for a chance to win a Sea Safari Trip among other exciting prizes!
Book your ticket 👇
bit.ly/BTOConferenceNI25
#ornithology
Spot birds and insects & enjoy the new colours that autumn brings: join our Wildlife Wander at Kiltonga Nature Reserve this Sunday 12th October from 2-4pm
🌿 Kim from @bsbibotany.bsky.social will be along to help us explore the world of plants
Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-w...
🌿 Kim from @bsbibotany.bsky.social will be along to help us explore the world of plants
Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-w...
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Spot birds and insects & enjoy the new colours that autumn brings: join our Wildlife Wander at Kiltonga Nature Reserve this Sunday 12th October from 2-4pm
🌿 Kim from @bsbibotany.bsky.social will be along to help us explore the world of plants
Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-w...
🌿 Kim from @bsbibotany.bsky.social will be along to help us explore the world of plants
Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-w...
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(1/) Hi, I’m David, and I help to run the BBS social media channels. This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, I am sharing something about myself, rather than the usual BBS posts, in order to raise awareness of my mild learning difficulties.
October 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
(1/) Hi, I’m David, and I help to run the BBS social media channels. This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, I am sharing something about myself, rather than the usual BBS posts, in order to raise awareness of my mild learning difficulties.
🍁 Autumn is upon us, and that means it’s time for Pale-bellied Brent Geese to return to Northern Ireland’s coastal estuaries
Have you seen any yet?
#ukbirding
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Have you seen any yet?
#ukbirding
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It's time to say goodbye until next winter to some of Northern Ireland's wetland wonders.
Find out why NI is so special for this winter waterbird ⬇️
#ukbirding
Find out why NI is so special for this winter waterbird ⬇️
#ukbirding
October 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🍁 Autumn is upon us, and that means it’s time for Pale-bellied Brent Geese to return to Northern Ireland’s coastal estuaries
Have you seen any yet?
#ukbirding
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Have you seen any yet?
#ukbirding
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🐏 Last week the BTO NI team and staff from the National Trust retrieved cameras monitoring a Cormorant colony on Sheep Island
📸 This footage will be vital for understanding coastal-breeding Cormorants, which lack consistent productivity data in Northern Ireland
#seabirds #ConservationScience🌍
📸 This footage will be vital for understanding coastal-breeding Cormorants, which lack consistent productivity data in Northern Ireland
#seabirds #ConservationScience🌍
September 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🐏 Last week the BTO NI team and staff from the National Trust retrieved cameras monitoring a Cormorant colony on Sheep Island
📸 This footage will be vital for understanding coastal-breeding Cormorants, which lack consistent productivity data in Northern Ireland
#seabirds #ConservationScience🌍
📸 This footage will be vital for understanding coastal-breeding Cormorants, which lack consistent productivity data in Northern Ireland
#seabirds #ConservationScience🌍
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Are you a birder in Northern Ireland who can count this small pond in County Tyrone, which hasn’t been counted since 1992? If you think you can help please contact us via the "Contact the Local Organiser" button at
app.bto.org/websonline/s...
#WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney
@bto-ni.bsky.social
app.bto.org/websonline/s...
#WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney
@bto-ni.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Are you a birder in Northern Ireland who can count this small pond in County Tyrone, which hasn’t been counted since 1992? If you think you can help please contact us via the "Contact the Local Organiser" button at
app.bto.org/websonline/s...
#WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney
@bto-ni.bsky.social
app.bto.org/websonline/s...
#WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney
@bto-ni.bsky.social
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Last few days to apply for this great post in #NorthernIreland! Please spread the word to the botanists and ecologists you know. @organicbotanic.bsky.social @bitheolaidhe.bsky.social @martinebrennan.bsky.social @donnarainey4.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social #Irishbotany
We're hiring!
Could you help us support & grow the community of botanists across Northern Ireland?
Manage our @daera-ni.gov.uk-funded Botanical Skills Training Project?
Help boost participation in @npms.bsky.social across NI?
Please apply by midnight this Sunday, 21 Sept:
bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
Could you help us support & grow the community of botanists across Northern Ireland?
Manage our @daera-ni.gov.uk-funded Botanical Skills Training Project?
Help boost participation in @npms.bsky.social across NI?
Please apply by midnight this Sunday, 21 Sept:
bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
bsbi.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Last few days to apply for this great post in #NorthernIreland! Please spread the word to the botanists and ecologists you know. @organicbotanic.bsky.social @bitheolaidhe.bsky.social @martinebrennan.bsky.social @donnarainey4.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social #Irishbotany
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The latest issue of Irish Birds has just been published and is available from the BirdWatch Ireland shop: shorturl.at/qUTBe.
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @rspbni.bsky.social
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @rspbni.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The latest issue of Irish Birds has just been published and is available from the BirdWatch Ireland shop: shorturl.at/qUTBe.
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @rspbni.bsky.social
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @rspbni.bsky.social
Discover what it's like completing a @bbs-birds.bsky.social survey in an urban area as Mary takes us through her site in Belfast for @theguardian.com Country Diary ➡️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
July 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Discover what it's like completing a @bbs-birds.bsky.social survey in an urban area as Mary takes us through her site in Belfast for @theguardian.com Country Diary ➡️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Big thanks to our first NI Science & Engagement Intern, Lois, who wraps up her time with BTO this July! 🐣 She says: “I’ve loved being part of BTO NI and meeting our amazing volunteers. Thanks for this opportunity!” 💚🐦
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
July 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Big thanks to our first NI Science & Engagement Intern, Lois, who wraps up her time with BTO this July! 🐣 She says: “I’ve loved being part of BTO NI and meeting our amazing volunteers. Thanks for this opportunity!” 💚🐦
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
🌸 Wildlife Wander in Victoria Park 🌿
Sun 15 June | 2–4PM
Slow down & tune into nature with us on a gentle stroll exploring late-spring wildlife. Damselflies, birdsong & good company await. Wheelchair accessible.
Free but booking essential: email wanders@bto.org to reserve your spot
Sun 15 June | 2–4PM
Slow down & tune into nature with us on a gentle stroll exploring late-spring wildlife. Damselflies, birdsong & good company await. Wheelchair accessible.
Free but booking essential: email wanders@bto.org to reserve your spot
June 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🌸 Wildlife Wander in Victoria Park 🌿
Sun 15 June | 2–4PM
Slow down & tune into nature with us on a gentle stroll exploring late-spring wildlife. Damselflies, birdsong & good company await. Wheelchair accessible.
Free but booking essential: email wanders@bto.org to reserve your spot
Sun 15 June | 2–4PM
Slow down & tune into nature with us on a gentle stroll exploring late-spring wildlife. Damselflies, birdsong & good company await. Wheelchair accessible.
Free but booking essential: email wanders@bto.org to reserve your spot
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To all BTO volunteers, thank you for everything you do for birds and people. 💚🐦 Here's just some of the incredible volunteer contributions to our surveys in 2024. ⬇️ #VolunteersWeek
June 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
To all BTO volunteers, thank you for everything you do for birds and people. 💚🐦 Here's just some of the incredible volunteer contributions to our surveys in 2024. ⬇️ #VolunteersWeek
Job alert! We've got a great opportunity for a Science/Engagement Intern to join us at BTO Northern Ireland on a 3 or 6 month internship to learn, grow and contribute to our work to make a positive impact for birds. Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Closing date: 22 June 2025
June 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Job alert! We've got a great opportunity for a Science/Engagement Intern to join us at BTO Northern Ireland on a 3 or 6 month internship to learn, grow and contribute to our work to make a positive impact for birds. Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Closing date: 22 June 2025
The 2025 @daera-ni.gov.uk Environmental Statistics Report is now available! It includes our Annual Wild Bird Indicator for NI plus Indicators for each habitat. 🐤🌿
We spotlight 2 species' trends below: one positive and one negative. 📈📉
Check out the report 👉 www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications...
We spotlight 2 species' trends below: one positive and one negative. 📈📉
Check out the report 👉 www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications...
May 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The 2025 @daera-ni.gov.uk Environmental Statistics Report is now available! It includes our Annual Wild Bird Indicator for NI plus Indicators for each habitat. 🐤🌿
We spotlight 2 species' trends below: one positive and one negative. 📈📉
Check out the report 👉 www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications...
We spotlight 2 species' trends below: one positive and one negative. 📈📉
Check out the report 👉 www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications...
What a wonderful Bat Walk in Victoria Park last night led by Mark who's a regular at our monthly Wildlife Wander events!
You can't beat the sounds of echolocating bats on a bat detector 🦇 Turn the volume up! 🔊
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
You can't beat the sounds of echolocating bats on a bat detector 🦇 Turn the volume up! 🔊
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
What a wonderful Bat Walk in Victoria Park last night led by Mark who's a regular at our monthly Wildlife Wander events!
You can't beat the sounds of echolocating bats on a bat detector 🦇 Turn the volume up! 🔊
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
You can't beat the sounds of echolocating bats on a bat detector 🦇 Turn the volume up! 🔊
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Booking for the Big Nature Day on Saturday 7th June closes this Sunday!
Join us for a ringing demonstration, and workshops on plants, birdsong, moths, bees, butterflies, pond life and more 🌿
See the full programme and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/BigNatureDay25
Join us for a ringing demonstration, and workshops on plants, birdsong, moths, bees, butterflies, pond life and more 🌿
See the full programme and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/BigNatureDay25
May 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Booking for the Big Nature Day on Saturday 7th June closes this Sunday!
Join us for a ringing demonstration, and workshops on plants, birdsong, moths, bees, butterflies, pond life and more 🌿
See the full programme and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/BigNatureDay25
Join us for a ringing demonstration, and workshops on plants, birdsong, moths, bees, butterflies, pond life and more 🌿
See the full programme and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/BigNatureDay25