BTO Research Reports are scientific papers that have been self-published by the BTO. The following is a full list of the published BTO research reports. Most are free to download, and links to Abstracts are included where possible.
Numbers missing from the list are those allocated but which were never produced or which have not been published. BTO recognises that, particularly in respect of commercially sensitive cases, a period of confidentiality is appropriate for some projects. However, in the interests of scientific development and dissemination of information, we encourage clients to permit publication as soon as it is reasonable to do so.
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Assessment of recent Hen Harrier population trends in England through population modelling
This study uses a population modelling approach to explore the effects of changes in rates of productivity, survival, and settlement on population growth in the English population of Hen Harriers.
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Curves for Curlew: Identifying Curlew breeding status from GPS tracking data
Author: Bowgen, K.M., Dodd, S.G., Lindley, P., Burton, N.H.K. & Taylor, R.C.
Published: 2022
The Curlew is of significant conservation concern in the UK, and poor breeding success is thought to be one driver of this species' decline. However, breeding behaviour can be particularly difficult to observe first-hand. Can GPS tracking data help address these knowledge gaps?
12.12.22
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High pathogenicity avian influenza: Targeted active surveillance of wild birds to enable early detection of emerging disease threats
Author: Wade, D., Ashton-Butt, A., Scott, G., Reid, S., Coward, V., Hansen, R.D.E., Banyard, A.C. & Ward, A.
Published: 2022
The disease Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has caused significant damage to both wild bird populations and the poultry industry. Detection of the disease has tended to rely on the sampling of dead birds following the reporting of mortality events, but could a different approach provide advance warning of potential outbreaks?
11.12.22
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A review to inform the assessment of the risk of collision and displacement in petrels and shearwaters from offshore wind developments in Scotland
Author: Deakin, Z., Cook, A., Daunt, F., McCluskie, A., Morley, N., Witcutt, E., Wright, L. Bolton, M.
Published: 2022
08.12.22
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Scoping the feasibility of developments to the Terrestrial Bird Indicator for Scotland – urban, farmland and wetland indicators
Author: Martay, B. & Noble, D.
Published: 2022
07.12.22
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Ryevitalise – Bats and ancient trees: 2022 report
Author: Newson, S.E., Harris, G.T. & Panter, T.L.
Published: 2022
Working with a network of volunteers, static acoustic bat detectors were deployed over a long survey season, to provide the third season of extensive bat data for the Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership Scheme area of the North York Moors National Park. This report provides an overview of the survey coverage and main results from 2022.
07.12.22
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