The seabird wreck in the Bay of Biscay and South-Western Approaches in 2014: A review of reported mortality

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An indicator highlights seasonal variation in the response of Lepidoptera communities to warming

As the effects of climate change are becoming ever more evident and widespread, methods to measure the impact on ecological communities and to understand how such impacts occur are more valuable. Recently published research, led by the BTO in collaboration with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, BioSS, Butterfly Conservation and Rothamsted Research, describes the development of a new indicator for detecting the effect of climate change in British butterflies and moths, which also provides new insights into when species are most sensitive to change.

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A novel method for quantifying overdispersion in count data and its application to farmland birds

Density-dependence and marine bird populations: Are wind farm assessments precautionary?

As the number of offshore wind farms increases, it is important to correctly assess the impact that these developments can have on wildlife. New research led by the BTO examines this situation for seabirds, considering the current environmental impact assessment process in light of the key factors that determine seabird population dynamics.

Habitat selection by breeding Whinchats Saxicola rubetra at territory and landscape scales.