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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The Breeding Bird Survey 1996-1997
Author: Gregory, R.D., Bashford, R.I., Beaven, L. P., Marchant, J. H., Wilson, A. M., & Baillie, S.R.
Published: 1998
This is the third annual report of the BTO / JNCC /RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), covering the years 1996 and 1997 and also the emerging trends from 1994 to 1997. The report details progress since the scheme's introduction in 1994. The primary aim of the survey is to provide representative population trends for a range of common and widespread birds in the UK.
01.08.98
Reports BBS Report

A review of large-scale generic population monitoring schemes in Europe
Author: Marchant, J.H., Forrest, C. & Greenwood, J.J.D.
Published: 1998
01.01.98
Reports
Scrub management for conservation in lowland England: practices, problems and possibilities
Author: Gough, S.J. & Fuller, R.J.
Published: 1998
01.01.98
Reports