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The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK’s leading bird research organisation. Discover research updates, project news and events from across England right here. https://www.bto.org/
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If you're heading to the North West Bird Watching Festival this weekend, come and say hi! We're looking forward to chatting birds and BTO surveys. 🦢 #lancsbirding
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Find out more ➡️ www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-cent...

📷 Pink-footed Geese by Chris Knights/BTO
Five Pink-footed Geese fly through the sky.
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Join BTO Youth and @essexbirdnews.bsky.social for a Wetland Bird Survey walk on 4 October. ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

The event is FREE and open to young people between the ages of 12 and 25. #EssexBirding @webs-gsmp.bsky.social
A Black-tailed Godwit wades in shallow water. Wording reads: WeBS & Waders Walk. Two Tree Island Essex. Saturday 4th October. 10:00 - 14:00. Open to 12-25 year olds. Free entry. www.bto.org/youth-events
September 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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We had a great Regional Network meeting at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve at the weekend, discussing upcoming BTO projects and of course we slotted in some time for birding. 🐦

A huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers for joining us and for all the incredible work they do to support BTO! 😀
A group of volunteers and staff are gathered around three tables chatting. A large artwork on a wall featuring a Kingfisher and Otter with the words 'Reserve this way'.
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Join our team for Waterbird Identification sessions in Lancashire at @rspbengland.bsky.social Leighton Moss & the Wildlife Trust's Mere Sands Wood reserve. 27 & 28 September. Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #UKbirding
Image of a Tufted Duck on a lake. BTO logo is to the right of the image. Wording underneath reads: Waterbird identification and BTO surveys sessions in Lancashire. 27 & 28 September. A QR Code is below this.
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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FREE BTO Youth bird walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottingham this Saturday 9 August ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... @nottswildlife.bsky.social
Image of a Great Crested Grebe on a lake alongside the wording: Birdwatching at Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire. Sat 9th Aug, 13:00-16:00. Open to 16-25-year-olds only. Free entry. bto.org/youth-events
August 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Calling young nature enthusiasts! 🌿🐦 FREE BTO Youth events are coming up in Liverpool and Nottingham this summer! Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/you...
Image of a Great-crested Grebe on a lake. BTO Youth logo top right of image. Wording reads: Nature Art Workshop. Sefton Park, Liverpool. Saturday 12 July 13.30-17.00. Open to 18-25-year-olds. Bat walk. Sefton Park, Liverpool. Saturday 12 July. 21:15-23:00. Open to 18-25-year-olds. Urban Birding guided walk, Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham. Saturday 9 August. 13:00-16:00. Open to 16-25-year-olds.
July 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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If you're a young nature lover in Dorset, join BTO Youth Rep @myabambrick.bsky.social for a Dorset Young Conservationists Meet-Up! 😀 Join like-minded individuals and enjoy a walk around Poole Park & Baiter Park. 🌿🐦 This event is FREE! Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Image of a group of young people looking out over a nature reserve. Wording alongside reads: Dorset Young Conservationists Meet-up. Poole Park. Sat 28th June. 10:00-13:00. Open to 18-25-year-olds only. Free entry. bto.og/youth-events.
June 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Thank you so much to the 2,863 volunteers who surveyed BBS squares in England during 2024. We really appreciate your support!
Image of two people conducting a survey, one holding a clipboard and the other binoculars (Image credit: David Tipling/BTO). The BBS logo on a white background runs down the right-hand side of the image alongside the wording: Breeding Bird Survey 2024 report. To the left on a blue-grey background wording in white lettering reads: Thank you to all of our BBS volunteer surveyors! If you’d like to volunteer, visit www.bto.org/bbs-taking-part
June 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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3/ There was only one Marsh Harrier nest in England in 1971. Since then, this distinctive bird of prey has increased by 231% across England, and is continuing to spread across the UK in suitable habitats.
Image of a Marsh Harrier with wings raised coming down to land in reedbed (image credit by Paul Hillion/BTO). The BBS logo on a white background runs down the right-hand side of the image alongside the wording: Breeding Bird Survey 2024 report. To the left on a blue-grey background wording in white lettering reads: Marsh Harrier population. 231% increase across England since 1971. Below this is a BBS Index for England 1994-2024 graph showing an increase for Marsh Harrier.
June 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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2/ The small but mighty Firecrest has increased by 226% across England in the last 10 years. This species is also likely to continue spreading north and west across the UK in years to come.
Image of a Firecrest perched on a branch (image credit by Chris Knights/BTO). The BBS logo on a white background runs down the right-hand side of the image alongside the wording: Breeding Bird Survey 2024 report. To the bottom left of the image wording in white reads: Firecrest population. 226% increase across England in the last 10 years!
June 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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1/ What the @bbs-birds.bsky.social report means for England. ⬇️

Blackbird has declined by 10% here over the last 10 years. The disease Usutu Virus may be one of the contributing factors: bit.ly/GWHUsutu

@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology
Image of a male Blackbird perched on top of a bush (image credit by Philip Croft/BTO). The BBS logo on a white background runs down the right-hand side of the image alongside the wording: Breeding Bird Survey 2024 report. To the left on a blue-grey background wording in white lettering reads: Blackbird population. 10% decline across England over the last 10 years! Below this is a BBS Index for England 1994-2024 graph showing a general decrease for Blackbird.
June 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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We took part in #NoMowMay at the Nunnery BTO HQ and we are Letting it Bloom this June as well.🌼Our staff team also came together to create a bee bank. 🐝🌱 @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Image of a meadow growing with long grass, some strands grow tall close to the camera, while trees with green leaves can be seen in the background around the edge of the meadow.
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Join BTO Youth Rep @myabambrick.bsky.social for a Dorset Young Conservationists Meet-Up!

Meet like-minded young people interested in nature while exploring Poole Park & Baiter Park. Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

FREE event open to 18–25-year-olds.
Image of a group of young people looking out over a nature reserve. Wording alongside reads: Dorset Young Conservationists Meet-up. Poole Park. Sat 28th June. 10:00-13:00. Open to 18-25-year-olds only. Free entry. bto.og/youth-events.
May 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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If you're near Birmingham, you can also join #BTOYouth at RSPB Sandwell Valley for Big Bird Race! This event is on Saturday 24 May, 10am-2pm, and is open to all ages and birding abilities. Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #Team4Nature @ramandeep-nij.bsky.social @chris4patches.bsky.social
Tufted duck on water alongside wording: BTO Bird Race. RSPB Sandwell Valley. Sat 24th May 10:00-14:00, open to all ages. Free entry. bto.org/youth-events. RSPB, Team4Nature, BTO Youth logo top right of the image.
May 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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It's not long until BTO's Big Bird Race, starting on Saturday 24 May! Bring your friends and family together for an enjoyable day, with prizes for the winners. Sign up ➡️ bit.ly/_BigBirdRace
Group of young birders looking through binoculars on the seashore. Wording reads: Join the BTO Big Bird Race! Saturday 24th - Monday 26th May. Find out more at: bto.org/youth-events BTO Youth logo top left of the image.
May 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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It's Day 1 of #NoMowMay here at the Nunnery BTO HQ. We're looking forward to seeing which #wildflowers will grow this month! @jncc.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social 🐝🦋
The grounds at BTO HQ showing grassland with trees in the background.
May 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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1/ We're leading two FREE face to face sessions focusing on ‘Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey’ in Cumbria over the weekend of 10–11 May. For more details visit ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #Ornithology @bbs-birds.bsky.social
Image of a woman facing away from the camera standing in a field writing on a notepad. To the right are the words: FREE Breeding Bird Survey introductory sessions and a QR Code. Underneath are the words: For more information, contact: bbs@bto.org
April 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Join BTO Youth for a FREE urban birding guided walk at Lesnes Abbey Wood, in Greater London on Sunday 4 May. ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev...

Join like-minded young nature enthusiasts on this walk to discover woodland birds. Open to beginner birders, but any level is welcome to join.
Image of a Great Spotted Woodpecker on a tree trunk alongside the wording: Exploring Abbey Wood, Greater London. Sun 4th May, 13:00-15:30. Open to 16-25-year-olds only. Free entry. bto.org/youth events. Woodpecker image by Sarah Kelman/BTO.
April 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Any birders in Yorkshire able to help us survey priority sites for Woodlark as part of the Heathland Birds Survey? Take a look at sites near you on the map on our website ➡️ www.bto.org/heathland-bi... Thank you! #YorkshireBirding
Image of a Woodlark with prey in bill in grassland by Liz Cutting/BTO alongside the wording Heathland Birds Survey and BTO logo above. To the right is a map showing survey sites for this species in Yorkshire.
April 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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New FREE nature walk with BTO Youth at Poyll Dooey nature reserve, Isle of Man on Saturday 19th April. Practice your bird identification skills, meet like-minded people and learn more about the exciting world of birding! Event details ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev...
Image of a river habitat with the following wording over the top: Ramsey Nature Walk. Isle of Man. Saturday 19th April, 10:00-12:00. Open to 16-25-year-olds only. Free entry. bto.org/youth events. BTO Youth logo sits top right of image.
March 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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1/ We are leading two FREE face to face sessions focusing on ‘Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey’ in Wiltshire over the weekend of 12–13 April. Follow the link for more details ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev...

@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology
Image of a woman facing away from the camera standing in a field writing on a notepad. To the right are the words: FREE Breeding Bird Survey introductory sessions and a QR Code. Underneath are the words: For more information, contact: bbs@bto.org
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We’ve got not one but two Bird Camps in England this year! 😀 Discover more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/bird-camp

These residential weekends for secondary school students under 18 are completely FREE and full of bird and nature adventures! 🐦🦋🌿
Image of a young person sitting in a meadow with a notebook alongside the wording: Bird Camps England 2025. Lancashire, 2 - 4 May. New Forest, 25 - 27 July. For secondary school students under 18. Totally free of charge. Apply today! bto.org/bird-camp. BTO Youth logo sits top right of the image.
March 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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If you're in the Wiltshire area and want to increase your confidence with birdsong and call ID, join us for a weekend of face to face sessions 12–13 April at Coate Water Country Park and Langford Lakes. Find out more here ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #UKbirding #birds
Image of a male Blackbird perched on a post alongside the wording. Birdsongs and Calls Practice Session. For more information, contact: info@bto.org. QR code alongside this. BTO logo top right of image. Image credit: Amy Lewis/BTO.
March 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Free BTO Youth event for 18-25-year-olds at RSPB Hayle Estuary on Sunday 23 March. 🐦 Find out more ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev...

Sharpen your bird ID skills and meet up with fellow young birders and nature enthusiasts. 🌎 🦆 This event is open to birders of all experience levels. #CornwallBirding
Image of an Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Hayle Estuary Bird Walk, RSPB Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. Sunday 23rd March, 10:00-14:00. Open to 18-25-year-olds only. Free entry! bto.org/youth-events. BTO Youth logo top right of image.
March 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Are you aged 12 to 18 and based in Essex? Join BTO Youth for a FREE Youth Duck and Gull ID session at Hanningfield Reservoir. Find out more 👉 www.bto.org/community/ev...

This event is hosted by BTO Youth Rep Rhys and @essexbirdnews.bsky.social. #EssexBirding
Image of a Goldeneye alongside the wording: Duck & Gull ID. Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex. Sun 23 March, 11:00-14:00. Open to 12-18-year olds (parents/carers welcome). Free entry! bto.org/youth-events
March 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM