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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Results of a coordinated count of Eurasian Golden Plovers Pluvialis apricaria in Europe during October 2008
Author: Gillings, S., Avontins, A., Crowe, O., Dalakchieva, S., Devos, K., Elts, J., Green, M., Gunnarsson, T.G., Kleefstra, R., Kubelka, V., Lehtiniemi, T., Meissner, W., Pakstyte, E., Rasmussen, L., Szimuly, G. & Wahl, J.
Published: 2012
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The winter range of Nearctic Purple Sandpipers Calidris maritima on the East Atlantic flyway
Author: Hallgrimsson, G.T., Summers, R.W., Etheridge, B. & Swann, R.L.
Published: 2012
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Changing migration patterns of the Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus in Europe: an analysis of ringing recoveries
Author: Calladine, J., du Feu, C. & du Feu, R.
Published: 2012
Analyses of almost 500 ringing recoveries spanning nearly a century show marked spatial and temporal differences in the migration patterns of Short-eared Owls (Asio flammeus) in Europe. Despite several spectacular sightings in recent months, this species is a candidate for red-listing (based on marked range contractions apparent from the Atlas).
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Ageing Wrens Troglodytes troglodytes using the barring pattern across remiges
Author: Taylor, R.C.
Published: 2012
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Density and behaviour of Whinchats Saxicola rubetra on African farmland suggest that winter habitat conditions do not limit European breeding populations
Author: Hulme, M.F. & Cresswell, W.
Published: 2012
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