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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Decline in Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava flavissima breeding on lowland wet grassland in England and Wales between 1982 and 2002
Author: Wilson, A.M. & Vickery, J.A.
Published: 2005
01.01.05
Papers Bird Study
Breeding performance and timing of breeding of inland and coastal breeding Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo in England and Wales
Author: Newson S.E., Hughes, B., Hearn, R. & Bregnballe, T.
Published: 2005
01.01.05
Papers Bird Study
Habitat selection by yellowhammers Emberiza citrinella on lowland farmland at two spatial scales: implications for conservation management
Author: Whittingham, M.J., Swetnam, R.D., Wilson, J.D., Chamberlain, D.E. & Freckleton, R.P.
Published: 2005
01.01.05
Papers
Size and trends of the House Sparrow Passer domesticus population in Great Britain
Author: Robinson, R.A., Siriwardena, G.M. & Crick, H.Q.P.
Published: 2005
01.01.05
Papers
Breeding ecology of Turtle Doves Streptopelia turtur in Britain during the period 1941-2000: an analysis of BTO nest record cards
Author: Browne, S.J., Aebischer, N.J. & Crick, H.Q.P.
Published: 2005
01.01.05
Papers Bird Study