LifeCycle is the magazine of the British and Irish Ringing Scheme and the Nest Record Scheme (NRS), published twice a year, in the spring and autumn. Issue 14 of LifeCycle contains articles on ...

1. Renewable energy development is rapidly increasing in efforts to mitigate climate change. Whilst the impact of individual projects on biological diversity may be limited, there is a risk of ...

Join Gethin Jenkins-Jones in this online session to find out more about the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) and how you could take part in it. By joining the BBS team, you’ll be making a really valuable ...

This is a FREE training session at the wonderful Vine House Farm which will focus specifically on how to take part in the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), to prepare you, build your confidence and ...

This is a FREE training session at the wonderful Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve (Hawk & Owl Trust) which will focus specifically on how to take part in the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), to prepare you, ...

“What’s that bird calling in the hedge?” “Is that a Dunnock or a Blackcap singing?” - If these are much like questions you have asked yourself previously, then we are here to help! In this session at ...

Phil Atkinson explains the technology behind tracking. It may still feel like winter but for some species, the increasing temperatures and lengthening days have already kick-started spring migration, ...

This event will comprise a ~6km* guided walk through the woodland and parkland of Dalmeny Estate and along the shore of the Firth of Forth. The diverse habitats of the estate provides the opportunity ...

In this session at the wonderful Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve (Hawk & Owl Trust), we will focus on practising identifying birds by song and call. Learn from our experienced BTO team of staff and ...

Join BTO staff and passionate birder Drew Lyness to hone your skills of waterbird ID at the wonderful Durham Wildlife Trust reserve, Rainton Meadows. During this small group event, we’ll enjoy ...

Improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course. We'll start by exploring the key elements of raptor identification using a range of ...

If your answer is yes to either or both of the above questions, join us for a FREE Zoom session. This is your opportunity to find out how bird populations are faring in Cumbria, Lancashire and beyond.