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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Estuarine Waterbirds at Low Tide: the WeBS Low Tide Counts 1992-93 to 1998-99
Author: Musgrove, A.J., Langston, R.H.W., Baker, H. & Ward, R.M. (eds)
Published: 2003
01.01.03
Books and guides
The BTO Nestbox Guide
Author: Chris Du Feu
Published: 2003
All you need to know about nestboxes in this colourful, practical, informative guide from the British Trust for Ornithology.
01.01.03
Books and guides
The Migration Atlas: Movements of the Birds of Britain and Ireland
Author: Chris Wernham, Mike Toms, John H Marchant, Jacquie Clark, Gavin Siriwardena, Stephen R Baillie
Published: 2002
This landmark publication presents the most up-to-date information on bird migration, using the vast wealth of data that the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) have collected from ringing recoveries.
01.12.02
Books and guides