BTO create and publish a variety of important articles, papers, journals and other publications, independently and with our partners, for organisations, government and the private sector. Some of our publications (books, guides and atlases) are also available to buy in our online shop.
Annual report of the Seabird Monitoring Programme
Seabird Population Trends and Causes of Change: 1986–2023
This report presents the latest seabird population trends in breeding abundance and productivity using data from the Seabird Monitoring Programme (SMP).
The report documents changes in the abundance and productivity of breeding seabird species in Britain and Ireland from 1986 to 2023, and provides a detailed account of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 breeding seasons.
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New insights into the migration and wintering areas of Scottish-breeding Arctic Skuas
Author: O’Hanlon, N.J., van Bemmelen, R.S.A., Conway, G.J., Thaxter, C.B., Aiton, H., Aiton, D., Balmer, D.E., Calladine, J.R., Harris, S.J. & Humphreys, E.M.
Published: 2024
Research by BTO Scotland unveils the migration routes and wintering grounds of one of the Arctic Skua, one the UK’s rarest and most endangered seabirds.
29.09.24
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Estimating the distribution of reed Phragmites australis in Britain demonstrates challenges of remotely sensing rare habitat types at large spatial scales
Author: Davies, J.G., Dytham, C., Robinson, R.A. & Beale, C.M.
Published: 2024
One of the primary determinants of bird distribution is habitat. So having a good understanding of which habitats are where, how good their quality is, and how their extent is changing over time are important first steps in devising conservation plans.
27.09.24
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Trial of the use of silicone cord leg-loop harnesses on Black-legged Kittiwake during the 2023 breeding season
Author: O’Hanlon, N.J., Clewley, G.D., Davies, J.G., Johnston, D.T., Booth Jones, K.A., Green, R.M.W., Weston, E., Humphreys, E.M. & Cook, A.S.C.P.
Published: 2024
This report describes a follow-up field trial during the 2023 breeding season to assess the feasibility of using silicone cord for the leg-loop harness attachment of devices to Kittiwakes on a sample size of six individuals.
23.09.24
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Protected areas, drought, and grazing regimes influence fire occurrence in a fire-prone Mediterranean region
Author: Kirkland, M., Atkinson, P.W., Aliácar, S., Saavedra, D., De Jong, M.C., Dowling, T.P.F. & Ashton-Butt, A.
Published: 2024
BTO research demonstrates how protected areas and management can contribute to controlling wildfires in Portugal.
13.09.24
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Differential changes in the morphology and fuel loads of obligatory and partial migrant passerines over half a century in Britain
Author: Pickett, H.R.W., Robinson, R.A. & Nudds, R.L.
Published: 2024
Populations of many species will be affected by climate change, but migratory species are expected to be affected more than most, in part because change can occur on both the breeding and non-breeding grounds, but at different rates.
13.09.24
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