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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Nocturnal flight calling behaviour of thrushes in relation to artificial light at night
Author: Gillings, S. & Scott, C.
Published: 2021
New research from BTO has investigated the effect of artificial light at night on birds, indicating that nocturnal migrants are attracted to more brightly lit areas.
05.05.21
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Evaluating the potential effects of capturing and handling on subsequent observations of a migratory passerine through individual acoustic monitoring
Author: Petrusková, T., Kahounová, H., Pišvejcová, I., Čermáková, A., Brinke, T., Burton, N.H.K. & Petrusek, A.
Published: 2021
This study of Tree Pipits highlights the role that acoustic monitoring can play as a non-intrusive method for the identification of individuals in long-term monitoring studies.
04.05.21
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Climate change exposure of waterbird species in the African-Eurasian flyways
Author: Nagy, S., Breiner, F.T., Anand, M., Butchart, S.H.M., Flörke, M., Fluet-Chouinard, E., Antoine Guisan, A., Hilarides, L., Jones, V.R., Kalyakin, M., Lehner, B., Pearce-Higgins, J.W. & Olga Voltzit, O.
Published: 2021
New research shows that a coordinated international collaboration will be required to fight the effects of climate change on waterbird species.
30.04.21
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Pilot study to investigate Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) feeding behaviour to enhance bird food modelling and shellfisheries management on The Wash
Author: Clewley, G.D., Franks, S.E., Clark, N.A. & Robinson, R.A.
Published: 2021
26.04.21
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Waterbirds in the UK 2019/20
Author: Frost, T.M., Calbrade, N.A., Birtles, G.A., Hall, C., Robinson, A.E., Wotton, S.R., Balmer, D.E. and Austin, G.E.
Published: 2021
Waterbirds in the UK presents the results of the annual Wetland Bird Survey Report. It provides a single, comprehensive source of information on the current status and distribution of waterbirds in the UK for those interested in the conservation of the populations of these species and the wetland sites they use.
15.04.21
Reports Waterbirds in the UK
