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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Using habitat-specific population trends to evaluate the consistency of the effect of species traits on bird population change
Author: Sullivan, M.J.P., Newson, S.E. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W.
Published: 2015
05.11.15
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Geographical variation in species' population responses to changes in temperature and precipitation
Author: Pearce-Higgins, J.W., Ockendon, N., Baker, D.J., Carr, J., White, E.C., Almond, R.E.A., Amano, T., Bertram, E., Bradbury, R.B., Bradley, C., Butchart, S.H.M., Doswald, N., Foden, W., Gill, D.J.C., Green, R.E., Sutherland, W.J. & Tanner, E.V.J.
Published: 2015
Newly published research led by the BTO shows a consistent impact of climate change on biodiversity around the world.
04.11.15
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Analysis of waterbird population trends in the Mersey estuary SPA, Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore SPA and Ribble & Alt Estuaries SPA
Author: Ross-Smith, V.H., Calbrade, N.A. & Austin, G.E.
Published: 2015
29.10.15
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Review of seabird demographic rates and density dependence
Author: Horswill, C., Robinson, Robert A.
Published: 2015
28.10.15
Reports
The geographical range of British birds expands during 15 years of warming
Author: Massimino, D., Johnston, A. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W.
Published: 2015
BTO research has used data from the Breeding Bird Survey to show that many of our birds have expanded their geographic range as a short-term response to climate change.
23.10.15
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