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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Long term changes in the abundance of benthic foraging birds in a restored wetland
Author: Mander, L., Scapin, L., Thaxter, C.B., Forster, R. & Burton, N.H.K.
Published: 2021
10.09.21
Papers

Rapid adaptive modelling for policy support towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Brexit and the livestock sector in Wales
Author: Thomas, A., Cosby, B.J., Gooday, R., Lyons, H., Siriwardena, G., Kettel, E., Matthews, D., Beauchamp, K., Petr, M. & Emmet, B.A.
Published: 2021
31.08.21
Papers

Upward elevational shift by breeding Whinchat Saxicola rubetra in response to cessation of grazing in upland grassland
Author: Calladine, J. & Jarrett, D.
Published: 2021
This study in the Scottish uplands shows that cessation of grazing which results in more uniform tall ground vegetation leads to Whinchats breeding at higher elevations. Whinchats prefer ground vegetation with a varied structure and these changes result in them heading to higher ground where the environment can prove to be too harsh for them.
28.08.21
Papers

Foraging habitat selection by breeding Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) from a declining coastal colony in the United Kingdom
Author: Clewley, G. D., Barber, L.J., Conway, G.J., Clark, N.A., Donato, B.J., Thaxter, C.B. & Burton, N.H.K.
Published: 2021
New research from BTO has used GPS tracking to investigate the feeding preferences of breeding Herring Gulls at a declining colony, and found that these birds are more likely to be foraging on Mussels than pilfering your lunch.
25.08.21
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Identifying and Mapping Groups of Protected Area Visitors by Environmental Awareness
Author: Gosal, A.S., McMahon, J.A., Bowgen, K.M., Hoppe, C.H. & Ziv, G.
Published: 2021
20.08.21
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