BTO Blog

Our blog offers specialist insight and unique perspective from a wide range of BTO staff, volunteers and guest writers, giving context and inviting discussion on various aspects of our work. It includes:

A series of important posts by BTO Youth.
Updates on how the latest tagged cuckoos are faring as they migrate to and from Africa.
How our latest strategy plays a crucial role in tackling the twin biodiversity and climate crises.
Reflections on our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Blogs on specific topics

Demography Blog

The Demog blog covers all things realting to the study of the characteristics of populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics.

BirdTrack Migration Blog

During the months when migration is at its peak, the migblog will predict which species you may see in the coming week and where best to look for migrant birds.

BTO Youth Blog

The Youth blog gives a voice to the young people we work and engage with across the UK, covering programmes of work, events, opinion pieces and interviews.

Guillemots, Shags and Kittiwakes at a breeding colony, by Katherine Hampton

Featured blog post

The next generation of seabird champions

17 May 2024

Recipients of our seabird ringing grant volunteered with the Grampian Ringing Group last summer and shared their amazing experiences with us.

Blog Series

BLOG

Garden birds: to feed or not to feed?

Almost half of the households in the UK feed their garden birds. But should we? Dr Kate Plummer explores the effects of feeding on bird populations.

20 Sep 2019

Kentish Plover (by vinx83 / Adobe Stock)

BLOG

A new president, a renewed purpose?

As BTO's new president, Frank talks about his birding background and what he values about BTO

12 Aug 2019

BLOG

What effect might annual releases of non-native gamebirds be having on native biodiversity?

Henrietta Pringle reveals the work behind a recent paper on gamebirds and predation.

02 Jul 2019

BLOG

General licences and BTO

Andy Clements, BTO Chief Executive, sets out BTO’s position regarding the current debate about wildlife licensing.

03 May 2019

BLOG

Promoting BTO science — walking the line

Can we move and inspire people with passionate, powerful communications without compromising our impartiality and scientific credentials?

01 May 2019

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Bird tracking

Phil Atkinson explains the technology behind tracking.

Event

Songbird ID (3 sessions, Wednesdays 10am)

This course involves three weekly online sessions of 100 minutes, with a trainer:participant ratio of about 1:30. Participants' microphones are muted during the sessions but there is a large interactive component,...

Case Study

BTO Data Reports

Our reports provide rigorous scientific information to inform Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK.

BTO Blog

Blogs on specific topics

Demography Blog

BirdTrack Migration Blog

BTO Youth Blog

The next generation of seabird champions

Blog Series

Garden birds: to feed or not to feed?

A new president, a renewed purpose?

What effect might annual releases of non-native gamebirds be having on native biodiversity?

General licences and BTO

Promoting BTO science — walking the line

Pages

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Songbird ID (3 sessions, Wednesdays 10am)

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