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29 September 2026
Novotel York Centre, York & Zoom & Bluesky

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Early-bird rates are available until 23:59 BST, 28 August. Registration closes 23:59 GMT, 14 September.

BOU members – requires login (join as a BOU member to access these rates)

In-person (Novotel York Centre) £85 (Early-bird); £102 (after 28 August) Book your place
Online (Zoom) £10 (until 14 September) Book your place

BOU Early Career Researcher (ECR) members – requires login
In-person (Novotel York Centre) £30 (Early-bird); £36 (after 28 August) Book your place
Online (Zoom) £10 (until 14 September) Book your place

Non-members

In-person (Novotel York Centre) £135 (Early-bird); £162 (after 28 August) Book your place
Online (Zoom) £20 (until 14 September) Book your place

BOU Low- and Middle-income Country (LMIC) members

We have a limited number of free conference places available to BOU Low- and Middle-income Country members. This includes conference registration, lunch and refreshments. Members would still be required to fund their travel to/from the conference and any additional accommodation and meals.

Priority will be given to BOU LMIC members presenting at the conference.

To apply for one of these places, please send a brief outline detailing why you would benefit (to include a brief biography, an explanation of what you stand to gain from participating, and the financial constraints you face) to admin@bou.org.uk

Scientific Programme Committee

Emily G. Simmonds (Chair) | University of Edinburgh, UK & BOU Meetings Committee
Matthew Grainger | Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Norway
Lucy R. Mason | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, UK
Phil Atkinson | British Trust for Ornithology, UK

Image credit (top right): Western Kingbird | Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren CC BY 2.0 Wikimedia Commons