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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Recruitment and survival of immature seabirds in relation to oil spills and climate variability
Author: Votier, S.C., Birkhead, T.R., Oro, D., Trinder, M., Grantham, M.J., Clark, J.A., McCleery, R.H. & Hatchwell, B.J.
Published: 2008
01.01.08
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The Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme: objectives, achievements in the first four years, and plans for future development
Author: Wernham, C.V., Etheridge, B., Holling, M., Riddle, G., Riley, H.T., Stirling-Aird, P.K., Stroud, D., Thompson, D.B.A. & Wilson, J.
Published: 2008
01.01.08
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Guidelines on the measures needed to help waterbirds adapt to climate change
Author: Rehfisch, M. & Maclean, I.
Published: 2008
01.01.08
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The generation and use of bird population indicators in Europe
Author: Gregory, R.D., Vorisek, P., Noble, D.G., Van Strien, A., Klvanova, A., Eaton, M., Meyling, A.W.G., Joys, A., Foppen, R.P.B. & Burfield, I.J.
Published: 2008
01.01.08
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Identifying and diagnosing population declines: a Bayesian assessment of lapwings in the UK
Author: King, R., Brooks, S.P., Mazzetta, C., Freeman, S.N. & Morgan.B.J.T.
Published: 2008
01.01.08
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