Commonly referred to as the UK Red List for birds, the status of birds has now been reviewed five times, covering the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The latest review was published in December ...

This event will comprise of the opportunity to bring people of multiple ages, backgrounds and experience levels to enjoy bird watching together. Open to beginner birders, but any level is welcome to ...

How beautifully Burns uses the cuckoo to conjure up the image of spring in Scotland. You’ll also find plenty of references to ‘gowks’, the old word for ‘Cuckoo’ or ‘fool’ in the poems of Burns and ...

Encompassing grace and power, the familiar Mute Swan can be seen all year round on suitable waterbodies. The large size and bright white plumage make adult Mute Swans unmistakeable. They can be ...

A striking, large relative of the Moorhen, Western Swamphen breeds in southern Europe. Normally quite sedentary in habits, this is an extremely rare visitor to Britain. The species was added to the ...

Commonly referred to as the UK Red List for birds, the status of birds has now been reviewed five times, covering the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The latest review was published in December ...

Upcoming events for BTO volunteers and supporters in Scotland. Be one of the first to know about future training courses, events and our wider work in Scotland by signing up to receive the BTO ...

Scotland has remote and dramatic landscapes - it’s part of what makes it special. It also has a relatively low human population density. These things combined make it harder to find all of the ...

Welcome to the BTO Acoustic Pipeline Support Hub. Here you can find guides, technical requirements, information about equipment and other resources to help you ...

A close relative of the Common Crossbill, Scottish Crossbill is only separated by its large bill and deeper call. The Scottish Crossbill is a controversial bird. Some authorities claim that it is just ...

Although the primary focus of BTO's research work is in supporting the delivery of Action Area outcomes, it is largely structured around a series of themes, from tackling the declines in our breeding ...

BTO data and expertise are continuing to make a significant contribution to our understanding of climate change impacts on birds, and informing mitigation and adaptation responses. An increasing body ...