A world inspired by birds and informed by science.
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.Join BTO today
Welfare and safeguarding
More ways we work
How garden birds survive in the cold and winter
Discover how birds survive in the cold, which thrushes might visit your garden in an icy spell, and how you can help your garden birds when the weather turns frosty.
Guidance information for volunteer fieldworkers
Information about insurance, access rights, safeguarding, health and safety, and our Fieldwork Hazard Checklist.
Scotland’s winter visitors: why and how do they migrate?
From geese and swans to thrushes and warblers, discover the secrets of our winter birds' migration.


Formed in 2009, the Archive Team (not to be confused with the archive.org Archive-It Team) is a rogue archivist collective dedicated to saving copies of rapidly dying or deleted websites for the sake of history and digital heritage. The group is 100% composed of volunteers and interested parties, and has expanded into a large amount of related projects for saving online and digital history.


