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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Curves for Curlew: Identifying Curlew breeding status from GPS tracking data
Author: Bowgen, K.M., Dodd, S.G., Lindley, P., Burton, N.H.K. & Taylor, R.C.
Published: 2022
The Curlew is of significant conservation concern in the UK, and poor breeding success is thought to be one driver of this species' decline. However, breeding behaviour can be particularly difficult to observe first-hand. Can GPS tracking data help address these knowledge gaps?
12.12.22
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High pathogenicity avian influenza: Targeted active surveillance of wild birds to enable early detection of emerging disease threats
Author: Wade, D., Ashton-Butt, A., Scott, G., Reid, S., Coward, V., Hansen, R.D.E., Banyard, A.C. & Ward, A.
Published: 2022
The disease Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has caused significant damage to both wild bird populations and the poultry industry. Detection of the disease has tended to rely on the sampling of dead birds following the reporting of mortality events, but could a different approach provide advance warning of potential outbreaks?
11.12.22
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A review to inform the assessment of the risk of collision and displacement in petrels and shearwaters from offshore wind developments in Scotland
Author: Deakin, Z., Cook, A., Daunt, F., McCluskie, A., Morley, N., Witcutt, E., Wright, L. Bolton, M.
Published: 2022
08.12.22
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Scoping the feasibility of developments to the Terrestrial Bird Indicator for Scotland – urban, farmland and wetland indicators
Author: Martay, B. & Noble, D.
Published: 2022
07.12.22
Reports
Ryevitalise – Bats and ancient trees: 2022 report
Author: Newson, S.E., Harris, G.T. & Panter, T.L.
Published: 2022
Working with a network of volunteers, static acoustic bat detectors were deployed over a long survey season, to provide the third season of extensive bat data for the Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership Scheme area of the North York Moors National Park. This report provides an overview of the survey coverage and main results from 2022.
07.12.22
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