Breeding Birds

Breeding Bird Survey

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Project Summary

The Breeding Bird Survey is a national volunteer project aimed at keeping track of changes in the breeding populations of widespread bird species in the UK. Find out how to take part.

Need to know

  • Start Date: 28/05/2025
  • End Date: 31/12/2025
  • County: National
  • Organisation Name: British Trust for Ornithology
  • Project Category: Species surveys

 

Project Description

You don’t need to be an expert to take part, but you need to be able to identify the common birds you are likely to encounter on a BBS square near you, by sight and sound. However note that upland squares typically contain smaller numbers of birds, of fewer species, and are a high priority for increased volunteer coverage. The BTO also runs a number of training courses.