More Current Surveys

Barn Owl Monitoring Programme involves gathering data from Barn Owl nest sites. These data will enable us to understand more about Barn Owl population dynamics and also provide important feedback to the conservationists working to preserve this popular and well-loved species. Find out more...

BOMP recorders are required to make several visits to the same Barn Owl nest site(s) each year and record the nest contents. In addition, BTO ringers are asked to collect additional biometric data for both Barn Owl chicks and adults.

The Constant Nest Monitoring Programme is an exciting and important scheme designed to complement the existing Nest Record Scheme by providing additional information on breeding success throughout the season and relationships between productivity and habitat. Find out more...

Observers are required to record nests throughout the entire breeding season.

Recently there has been some concern that the House Martin may be in decline so the BTO is asking people to report their house martin sightings to contirbute to our knowledge of this fabulous long distance migrant. Find out more...

Everyone can participate in this simple survey.

No minimum time commitment

Nest Box Challenge gives you the opportunity to help us learn more about nesting birds in the UK. Anyone with access to a nest box can take part. All you need to do is register the nest box(es) in your garden or local area and record what's inside at regular intervals during the breeding season.Find out more...

Anyone with access to a nest box can take part.

Check nest boxes once every 4-5 days while birds are nesting.

Using lightweight, individually numbered rings we are able to follow a bird's movements and calculate changes in their chances of survival over time. We are still discovering new facts about migration but the current focus is on monitoring bird populations and understanding why their numbers are changing. Please contribute to these studies by reporting any ringed birds you find using the online reporting form, we will reply with details of when and where ‘your’ bird was ringed. Find out more...

Anyone who finds a ringed bird can participate in this survey.