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BTO is the UK's leading Registered Charity working with volunteers to improve our knowledge of birds through monitoring and research. www.bto.org

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 3d

Caught up with the BTO podcast yet? In the episode 'A Is For Auk', we discuss the life & death of the Great Auk & explore the world of UK seabirds. Listen here, open.spotify.com/show/033HfM7... or search 'Beyond The Bird Table' wherever you listen to your favourite shows! #Birds #Birdwatching

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 5d

It might be the middle of summer, but there are always birds on the move! Check out our latest Migration Blog to find out what to look for while you're out and about this August. www.bto.org/our-work/new... @birdtrack.bsky.social 📷 Greenshank by Philip Croft/BTO

A Greenshank walks right in the water, photo by Philip Croft/BTO.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 6d

Job alert! Could you be our next Philanthropy Manager? For further info➡️ britishtrustforornithology.postingpanda.uk/job/925685 Applications by 23:59 on 26 August please. #ConservationJobs

A male Pied Flycatcher (photo by Edmund Fellowes/BTO) perched on a log covered in lichen, with the words 'We're hiring! Philanthropy Manager - Major Donors' written above.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 7d

Seven* of our satellite tagged Cuckoos are south of the Sahara, having made epic migrations from Europe! *Actually, make that eight - Irish bird Brock has 'reappeared' & his signal shows that he is in Chad. Find out more, & follow the Cuckoos' progress: ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #birds #ukbirding

Image shows a map depicting the locations of seven satellite tagged Cuckoos, having completed their migratory flights across the Sahara desert.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 13d

Mark your calendars! 🐦 Our 2027 Annual Conference will take place in Sheffield, from Friday 5 to Saturday 6 March. Join us for the whole event or just Friday or Saturday only! #Ornithology Find out more and book your place today ➡️ www.bto.org/landing-...

A crowd is seated at the BTO conference watching a large screen and speaker at a podium. Wording over the tile reads: 2027 annual conference, Sheffield. Fri 5 - Sat 6 March.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 14d

1/ A major new global review published in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com, featuring BTO authors CEO @julietvickery.bsky.social & Senior Research Ecologist Chris Hewson, finds that 51% of the world’s migratory bird species are declining! #Ornithology 🌍🌐 📖 www.bto.org/MigratoryBir...

A Swallow perches on the tip of a branch showing its blue-black upperparts, pointed wings, long tail, red-brown face and white underparts. White wording over a blue background reads: New study finds 51% of the world’s migratory bird species are declining.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 18d

Calling all wildlife artists! 🎨🦅 A reminder to submit your work for the Society of Wildlife Artists exhibition The Natural Eye at Mall Galleries ➡️ www.mallgalleries.or... We’re also excited to offer our BTO Award of £500 again this year. 🙌 🎨 Early morning Avocets by Richard Allen

Artwork by Richard Allen depicting three Avocets in the early morning light which is orange and sparkles amongst them.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· 29d

Cuckoos are go! BTO satellite tagged Cuckoos are well on their way to the forests of Central Africa. Two have already crossed the Sahara while our most northerly bird is Bean, who's in Germany. Follow their progress: www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/cuckoo-tracking getbird.ing

Image shows a map depicting the current location of satellite tagged Cuckoos, along with photos of three Cuckoos. The caption 'Cuckoos are go!' is placed on the image, and refers to the fact that these birds are in the process of migrating south to Africa. This is part of BTO's Cuckoo Tracking Project.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jul 9

We're so excited about this! Head to our Cuckoo Tracking page to find out more about Bean the Cuckoo, currently making his way south through Central Europe. You can even sponsor Bean and other satellite tagged Cuckoos! www.bto.org/get-involved... Get Birding Podcast: getbird.ing #Birds #Birding

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jul 4

1/ Headstarting is a promising conservation tool for Curlew recovery, and involves collecting eggs from nests at risk of destruction, rearing the hatched chicks in captivity and releasing them into the wild. You can support our breeding wader research by donating www.bto.org/breeding...

A headstarted Curlew chick walking amongst grass. Wording above reads: Have you heard about Curlew headstarting?

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jul 1

Can you deliver an accessible, inclusive and engaging logo design for a new citizen science project? With a prize of £1,500 for the winning design and deadline of midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026. Find out more bit.ly/birdatlaslogo

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 27

Forget catching 40 winks, Chinstrap Penguins take over 10,000 microsleeps a day, each lasting for four seconds! 🐧 Niels C. Rattenborg explores the fascinating world of avian sleep in BTO News. Become a BTO member & you'll receive BTO News four times a year. Join today ➡️ www.bto.org/support-...

Cut out front cover of BTO News showing a Cygnet sleeping, and two inside pages feature against a bright green background. Wording below reads: Become a BTO Member today.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 25

Do you love filming, and creating videos? Our Digital Communications Officer (Videographer) role could be for you! Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📆 Full time. 📝 £33,954 per annum. 📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid). ⚠️ Application deadline: 5 July.

A side view of a Cuckoo perching on top of a tree, showing its pointed wings and long tail, blue-grey head and upper plumage with white black-barred underparts. Wording above reads: We're hiring! Digital Communications Officer (Videographer).

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 21

BTO work, using data collected over 40 years, has produced a Wader Mapping Tool, which is being used to identify the areas most important for waders, informing decisions on where to place renewable energy schemes. You can help by donating to our Breeding Wader Appeal ➡️ www.bto.org/breeding...

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 18

1/ It’s Cuckoo time! Meet the new recruits for 2026, and follow their migrations to Africa! ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos 🌍 🔴 Since 1995, the number of Cuckoos has decreased by over 30%. 📽️ Video showing BTO team tagging and releasing a Cuckoo.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 17

Are you under 30 and want to learn about nest finding? Join Nest Quest Live ➡️ bit.ly/NestQuest25 The speakers are ⬇️ 📌 Amira who focuses on monitoring the nests of warbler species. 📌 Jack who is interested in upland breeding passerines. 📌 Tommy who specialises in finding raptor nests.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 16

Dream job alert 🎉 Are you a talented videographer with a passion for nature? Join our team! Apply online ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📆 Full time. 📝 £33,954 per annum. 📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid). ⚠️ Application deadline: 5 July.

Puffins gather on the top of a rockface. Wording above reads: We're hiring! Digital Communications Officer (Videographer).

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 14

Final week to apply for our FREE Young Leaders Course➡️ www.bto.org/young-le... This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world & for people. 🌳🐦 📆 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026. 📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire. 📝 Deadline: 22 June

A group of young people are gathered together outside and are looking through binoculars into the distance. Wording below reads: BTO Youth. Young Leaders Course. Applications Close Soon!

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 13

Birds in Greenspaces Day is here! Let us know the birds you see today! 🐦 Comment below 😀 There’s three simple steps to take part! 1️⃣ Download the app and sign-up iOS: bit.ly/BiGSAppiOS Android: bit.ly/BiGSAppAndroid 2️⃣ Choose your greenspace 3️⃣ Record the birds you observe

An artwork illustration of a Great Tit's head and upper body pokes onto the image slide, and is surrounded by a pale oval against a bright blue background. Wording above reads: Birds in Greenspaces Day. 13 June 2026.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 11

We have ambitious plans to help breeding wader recovery from finding solutions to improve nest and chick survival to using tracking technology to compare breeding success in different areas. You can help us achieve them by donating via www.bto.org/breeding... Thank you. #Ornithology

An adult Lapwing is on the ground, showing its striking head crest, as a small fluffy Lapwing chick stands in front. Wording over the image reads: Breeding Waders are at risk.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 8

We’re delighted to hear from Brigit Strawbridge in this feature about birds in her local greenspace ➡️ bit.ly/Brigit-greens... Join us for our Birds in Greenspaces day on Saturday 13 June & tell us what birds you encounter in your local greenspace! Sign up at www.bto.org/greenspaces

A title reads: Birds in Greenspaces Local Patch Spotlight. A cut out image of Brigit Strawbridge smiling and looking at the camera features with a white border against a teal background. A quote next to the image reads: “I realise I have seen more, heard more, noticed more, and learned more on my visits to our local greenspace than I have from visiting all these other habitats together.” Below wording reads: Brigit Strawbridge, Author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 7

Are you a Swiftie? 🎵 😀 Did you know that the longevity record for Swift in Britain & Ireland is 17 years, 11 months & 5 days old? 😮 You can help us monitor this species by submitting your sightings to BirdTrack via www.bto.org/birdtrack #WorldSwiftDay 📷Philip Croft/BTO

A Swift flies through the sky with its dark scythe-winged silhouette, sooty brown plumage and pale chin.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 6

Take part in our brand new Birds in Greenspaces survey for a day➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces 🐦 We’re encouraging everyone to sign up, download the app and give it a go. 🌳 Just explore your local greenspace, which could be a park, football pitch or cemetery & record the birds that you see or hear.

An illustrated artwork of the head of a Starling features on a pale background alongside the wording: Take part in Birds in Greenspaces Day! Saturday 13 June.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· Jun 4

Volunteers are at the heart of BTO. 🐦 We couldn't achieve what we do for birds, science & people without you. Thank you! Here's a snapshot of what some of our survey volunteers have achieved 🙌 From Regional Reps to BTO Youth, there's a variety of volunteer roles at BTO➡️ www.bto.org/volunteer

An infographic showing volunteer statistics. The title reads: Thank you to BTO Volunteers. White cut out images of birds feature on a green background. A Swallow raises its wings near the wording 100k users on BirdTrack. Below, a Starling perches near the words 2,500+ signed up to the Birds in Greenspaces survey. At the bottom of the image a Stonechat perches on top of a gorse bush next to the wording 2,800+ volunteers achieved the greatest number of sites ever monitored for the 2025 Breeding Bird Survey. Above, the head of a Curlew appears on the left of the image alongside the wording 3,435 sites covered for the latest Wetland Bird Survey report. Above this a Chaffinch flies with wings outstretched by the wording 10.9+ million submissions to date to Garden BirdWatch.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 29

Want to discover how to monitor and find nests? 🪺 Join this FREE online BTO Youth event for under 30s. Book a spot ➡️ www.bto.org/youth-ev... Led by BTO Youth Reps Alice and Amira, the session speakers are BBC #Springwatch wildlife researcher Jack Baddams and nest finders Joe & Ellie!

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 28

Ever heard the cricket-like song of a Grasshopper Warbler? This species starts to arrive to the UK in April, having migrated here to breed from Africa. 🔴 Sadly suffering declines, they have been on the UK Red List since 2002. 📷 Liz Cutting / BTO

A Grasshopper Warbler, a small bird with olive-brown plumage, perches on a plant stem with its bill open as grass waves in the background and a yellow flower blooms.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 27

1/ Did you know that BTO Science revealed Nightingales breeding in the UK spend our winter months in a very small area of West Africa, in and around The Gambia? 🌍 #Springwatch Read the study 📖 www.bto.org/our-work... 📷 Edmund Fellowes / BTO

A Nightingale, a small bird with brown plumage, perches on a branch and raises its tail into the air.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 25

1/ With your help, we can create a more positive future for birds like Lapwing, Curlew, Redshank and Golden Plover. Donate today via www.bto.org/breeding... and support our breeding wader research. Thank you. #Ornithology

A Curlew, a wading bird with brown plumage and long decurved bill, stands in long grass with its head looking towards the right. Wording over the image reads: Breeding waders are at risk.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 24

House Martin 😍 This species constructs nest cups from mud, and lays two broods on average in a single season. You may spot the distinctive white rumps as the birds fly through UK skies. Hands up who's seen one! ✋ 📷 Tom Streeter / BTO

The head of a House Martin pokes out of a nest cup made of mud showing its blue-black head and white chin. The bird's bill is covered in mud as it builds the nest.

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds· May 22

Applications now open for our FREE Young Leaders Course! 🎉 Apply at www.bto.org/young-leaders This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world. 🌳🐦 📆 27-31 July 2026. 📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire. 📝 Deadline for applications: 22 June.