How you can help

Help us understand birds and the threats they face

There are lots of ways you can contribute. Many help us by taking part in our fieldwork surveys - but you can support us as a member, become a regional organiser, help at an event, or donate to an appeal. However you choose to support us - thank you.

Take part in a project

Find a survey, scheme or other project that needs your help.

Join BTO today

Join our growing community of BTO members and stay informed.

Make a Donation

Make a recurring or one-off donation and provide vital unrestricted funding.

Leave a legacy to inspire action for a wildlife-rich world

BTO relies on gifts in wills from supporters like you who are passionate about birds and the environment. Such gifts are vital to BTO continuing its research and informing positive conservation outcomes.

Learn more about leaving a gift

Follow our Cuckoos

Support our Cuckoo Tracking Project by sponsoring a bird and sharing their progress.

Fundraise for BTO

Find lots of fun ideas for how to raise funds for BTO.

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If you value impartial science that makes a difference, support BTO with a regular donation.

Donate

Make your birdwatching count by taking part in a BTO project today

Volunteer

BirdTrack migration blog (end of October to mid November)

Even as we reach the beginning of November, autumn migration is still very evident. Birds continue to arrive in the UK from more northerly regions to spend the next few months here in our warmer winters, before...

Event

Bird ID (3 sessions, Wednesdays 10am)

The training involves three weekly online modules, with a large interactive component and complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques that will...