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14-21 February is National Nest Box Week 2010
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and people all over the world are being encouraged to look at ways to safeguard the variety of plants and animals on their doorstep. So why not take part in this year's National Nest Box Week and lend a hand to nesting birds in your garden or local green space?
Join BTO today and receive a FREE nest box.
Get bidding for your bird
Bidding is now open for birds in the Species Sponsorship Auction. There are some surprising species remaining, but be quick as you only have 2 weeks, from the 1-12 February to get your bid in. Bird clubs, ornithological societies, individuals and companies are all invited to take part. View the species available and track the bidding here.
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Our January e-newsletter ‘Redwings, cold weather and nest boxes’ is now available to view along with all previous newsletters in our new e-news library. Be amongst the first to receive the latest news and updates on Britain’s birds by signing up to this free monthly service. If you are already a subscriber, help us by recommending us to your friends.
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Feeling daunted with doing BBS or Bird Atlas? Not sure how to tell Garden Warbler from Blackcap by song? Want to find out a bit more about Bird Ringing? Let us help you. See our extensive range of training courses. There's something to suit everybody and every level, no matter where in the UK you are.
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