Waterbirds in the UK presents the results of the annual Wetland Bird Survey Report. Since 2022, Waterbirds in the UK is also ...

Marsh Tits and Willow Tits probably present one of the more difficult ID challenges in the UK. View our Bird ID video to gain some invaluable tips on key features to tell them apart.

Avian pox is caused by a virus, and sporadic cases of the disease are observed each year in British garden birds. Please note: avian pox is a different disease from avian influenza. Great Tit with ...

Identifying the two large sawbills, Goosander and Red-breasted Merganser, can be pretty straightforward when confronted with male birds. However, separating the females - or redheads, as they are more ...

Become more connected to nature, learn about your garden wildlife and contribute to important scientific research by joining our community of Garden BirdWatchers. You will spend as much time as you ...

With their swept-back wings and aerial lifestyle, Hirundines (Swallows, and Sand and House Martins) and similar but unrelated Swifts often cause ID headaches. Let us help you to separate these amazing ...

This landmark publication presents the most up-to-date information on bird migration, using the vast wealth of data that the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) have collected from ringing recoveries.

The rest, as they say, is history. While some of the highlights are captured in this timeline, those interested in a deeper dive will find Enjoying Ornithology, published by Poyser and edited by Ron ...

You will need to make a minimum of two survey visits, per species, to your survey square over the course of the survey period (February to July, depending on the species). You need to be confident in ...

From events and equipment to funding and work experience, BTO Youth is here for you. BTO Youth’s vision is of a diverse, vibrant community of young birders supported by BTO, with accessible, youth-led ...

The survey period is now over for autumn 2018 and some very provisional results can be found here. Thank you to everyone who took part! Read a BTO News Article about the results of the survey (PDF, ...

With its striking black, white and red plumage, the Great Spotted Woodpecker's characteristic drumming display can be heard in woodlands across all but the most northerly regions of Britain. The ...