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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Understanding Predation. A review bringing together natural science and local knowledge of recent wild bird population changes and their drivers in Scotland
Author: Ainsworth, G., Calladine, J., Martay, B., Park, K., Redpath, S., Wernham, C., Wilson, M. & Young, J.
Published: 2016
08.02.16
Papers
Review of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Selection Guidelines for Breeding Bird Assemblages
Author: Ian Henderson & Rob Fuller
Published: 2016
04.02.16
Reports
Potential disturbance effects, nesting success and territory placement in Stone Curlews at Porton Down 2010-2012
Author: Ian G Henderson
Published: 2016
04.02.16
Reports
The increasing importance of monitoring wildlife responses to habitat management
Author: Fuller, R., Marshall, M., Eversham, B., Wilkinson, P. & Wright, K.
Published: 2016
The authors argue for a more strategic approach to monitoring the consequences of conservation actions and for greater sharing of the results.
01.02.16
Papers
Avian collision risk models for wind energy impact assessments
Author: Masden, E.A. & Cook, A.S.C.P.
Published: 2016
29.01.16
Papers