The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK’s leading bird research organisation. Discover BTO projects, news and events from across Northern Ireland right here. https://www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-northern-irelandhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mlkrwlgjwc2lIf you're based in Northern Ireland and interested in butterflies and BBS, join BTO NI and Butterfly Conservation for an online introduction to both surveys and some butterfly ID tips. Book here: https://www.bto.org/our-work/events/counting-breeding-birds-and-butterflies-northern-ireland-online [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2026 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkrwlgjwc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mlay24zsrc2xRecently, our science staff were out deploying camera traps around Lough Neagh. 📷 The hope is that the resultant footage will help to further understand the nesting behaviour of Lough Neagh's breeding wild duck population and the challenges they're facing. 🦆🦢07 May 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlay24zsrc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mkmslrv57s2q📢👂🪶 Nia from the BTO NI team has been in Fermanagh this week doing her early visit for the BBS survey, what species can you hear in her video? She got quite excited about two species in particular! Answers to follow on Friday 📋29 Apr 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmslrv57s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mka5sfkjxs2xJoin us on Saturday 6th June for a day filled with nature at Oxford Island! We'll be joined by a range of NI's nature organisations and enjoy spending time with others who are interested in nature as we explore the Nature Reserve. Book your place: bit.ly/NatureDay2624 Apr 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka5sfkjxs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mk3fjs7su22lCheck out the 2025 NI Seabird Report for an update on how our seabirds are faring. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Apr 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3fjs7su22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mjyqxybxqc23Booking is now open for our Spring Birding Support sessions! These are happening across NI between now and the end of June, giving you the chance to head out with a small group of people and develop your skills. Check out bit.ly/NI-spring-birding-26 for more information and to book your place.21 Apr 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyqxybxqc23https://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mjw4aiuiuk26The forecast is looking good for this coming week, maybe it's time for your early BBS visit? Check out David's experience and feel free to share your own with us! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Apr 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw4aiuiuk26https://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mjmppxjgbs2kJames and Joanne, the ecologists on the PEACEPLUS funded ACCLIMATISE Project, joined the @afbini.gov.uk crew onboard the RV Corystes for their first weeklong trip around the Northern Irish coast.16 Apr 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmppxjgbs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mjgykvztrk27A huge thank you to the @btobirds.bsky.social Youth Team who lead a wonderful nature-filled weekend for young people here in NI this past weekend! There was bird ringing, nest recording, a boat trip from Ballycastle, a walk in Drumnaph Nature Reserve, and more. Lots of fun and learning for all 🐦‍⬛14 Apr 2026 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgykvztrk27https://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mj2umq3gu22gWith the 2025 BBS Report released today, we want to thank our volunteers who achieved the second best year for survey coverage across Northern Ireland!🏆 The report showed good news for Song Thrush, as this snail bashing connoisseur has increased by 75% here across the last 27 years 🐦‍⬛ [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Apr 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2umq3gu22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mivtlq3pqc2qWe just added a 42nd bird species to our "birds spotted from the office" list, have you seen anything interesting recently?07 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivtlq3pqc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mivtcvl6uc2qMembers of the BTO NI team joined the ACCLIMATISE launch event last month, check out the post below for more details about this exciting collaborative project [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Apr 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivtcvl6uc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mhycfzpcrk2rThe Northern Ireland Seabird Report Launch is now LIVE! Stay tuned for exciting #seabird talks as we celebrate the efforts of our incredible volunteers, researchers and organisations! #Ornithology26 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhycfzpcrk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mhawk5mgcs2e🌍 Find out about the surprising movements of Lesser Black-backed Gulls! BTO’s Senior Research Ecologist Daniel Johnston will talk about GPS tagging Lesser Black-backed Gulls on Lough Neagh at the Seabird Report Launch on 26th March Registration closes 19th March! 👇 bit.ly/NI-SeabirdReport-202517 Mar 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhawk5mgcs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mh6qgeerks2y⏰ Don’t miss our Seabird Report Launch this month! Come along to hear BirdWatch Ireland’s Senior Seabird Conservation Officer Brian Burke @bburke88.bsky.social talk about Little Tern #Conservation in Ireland Registration closes 19th March! Book your free place 👇 bit.ly/NI-SeabirdReport-202516 Mar 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6qgeerks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mgus37ndnk23Join BTO Youth Rep Patrick on a free walk around Ulster University Coleraine Campus to learn how to identify common birds and participate in fun activities! Book your free place 👇 bit.ly/UlsterUniBirds 🗓️ Saturday 28th March 10.00-12.00 📍Ulster University Coleraine Campus, Co. Derry/Londonderry12 Mar 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgus37ndnk23https://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mgudcpn4wk2mThe arrival of Swifts to NI in late April to May is always an exciting sign of spring. Recording your 1st Swift sighting of the year with BirdTrack as part of a complete list helps us learn about the timing of their migration. Log your Swift sightings with the BirdTrack app👇 www.birdtrack.net (1/2)12 Mar 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgudcpn4wk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mgnaiqhm2k2z⏰ Make sure not to miss our FREE Northern Ireland Bitesize Birdsong training workshops, starting TOMORROW at 7.15 pm via Zoom ⏰ Learn to identify which birds are singing in your garden through our interactive sessions Scan the QR code below or visit bit.ly/BitesizeBirdsong26 to book your place!09 Mar 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnaiqhm2k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mg37i7cp2s2tJoin us for a FREE evening of talks and refreshments to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Northern Ireland Seabird Report! Get your tickets here 👇 bit.ly/NI-SeabirdReport2025 🗓️ 26th of March 📍Coffee Cure, Bangor Registration deadline: Thursday 19th March02 Mar 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg37i7cp2s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bto-ni.bsky.social/post/3mfjr7y4i4k26Would you like to contribute to important science work on one of our most iconic seabirds? Get involved in the All Island Black Guillemot survey this spring, a partnership survey between BTO NI & @npwsireland.bsky.social! (1/2) #ornithology #ConservationScience🌍 #seabirds23 Feb 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:4ca3rigeg5lbzaecn67j3d5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjr7y4i4k26