Why become a member?
Whether you're thinking of signing up yourself or purchasing a gift membership for someone else, a BTO membership gives you access to exclusive content and benefits. Plus, your support means we can continue to make a positive difference to both birds and people.
If you're already a member, you can renew your existing membership.
Discover the benefits of membership
Support our work
Your membership enables us to continue our crucial work in an ever-changing world. Together, we can build a better future for birds and people.
Be inspired
Discover the curiosities of birds and their world as you learn more about their lives and the environment around them through exclusive content.
Stay up-to-date
We’ll send you the latest news and research from BTO via our member-exclusive quarterly magazine, BTO News, and regular eNewsletters.
Develop your skills
Access a wide range of resources and training, whether you’re an experienced birder or just starting out, and be the first to hear about our training courses.
Get exclusive access
Members can borrow books from the Chris Mead Library, and are also eligible to apply for a BTO Research Grant (conditions apply).
Have your say
Members enjoy exclusive voting rights at the BTO Annual General Meeting each year, including electing the Board of Trustees.
Your member-exclusive magazine
Exclusive to BTO members, BTO News is our exciting, full-colour 40-page magazine which is packed with interesting articles and all the latest updates on BTO research, illustrated throughout with stunning photographs. BTO News is sent out quarterly, with both print and digital access available.
Click below to find out more and read some taster articles from previous editions of BTO News.
Add a journal or two to your membership
Enhance your membership by adding a subscription to one or both of these outstanding journals:
Bird Study
Published quarterly, Bird Study showcases scientific papers and research relevant to field ornithology and evidence-based bird conservation.
Find out more about Bird Study
Ringing & Migration
Published twice a year, Ringing & Migration covers avian ecology research, with an emphasis on the use of ringing, tracking and nest monitoring.
Find out more about Ringing & Migration
Joining is easy
You can become a BTO member today from just £3 a month. Or, why not give the gift of membership to a friend or loved one? Choose an option below to get started.
Adult Membership
From £3 a month / £36 a year
- Welcome pack on joining
- All the benefits of membership
- Add other adults in your household to your membership for free
Choose how to pay
To become a member, simply choose which payment method below suits you:
If you’d prefer to use a postal form to join, you can print our membership form and post it to us.
Life Membership
£1200 one-off payment
- Welcome pack on joining
- All the benefits of membership – for life
- A BTO pin badge
- Add other adults in your household to your membership for free
Become a life member
To take out Life Membership, please contact the BTO Supporter Team by emailing membership@bto.org or calling 01842 750050, or print our membership form and post it to us.
Gift Membership
£50 per Gift Membership – valid for a year from the date the recipient activates their membership.
- A welcome pack that can be sent to you or to the recipient
- All the benefits of membership
- Your choice of Collins BTO Guide to British Birds or BTO’s Garden Birds and Other Wildlife
- A BTO beanie
Youth Membership
We’re currently putting together plans for a new Youth Membership and we look forward to sharing this exciting new offer with you soon!
In the meantime, why not visit the BTO Youth Hub to find out more about how young people can get involved with the BTO?
Renew your membership
If you’re already a member, we really appreciate your generous support. You can renew your membership online, or by contacting our Supporter Team.
Corporate Membership
Reap the benefits of aligning your company with a highly respected and trusted conservation science organisation.
Contact us
If you have any questions about membership, the BTO Supporter Team will be happy to help:
- Email us at membership@bto.org
- Call 01842 750050