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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Animals of the Brecks: Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Author: Mike Toms & Stuart Newson
Published: 2019
The Brecks form a unique area of inland East Anglia, straddling the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Recognised as one of the most important parts of the United Kingdom in terms of biodiversity, they encompass tracts of forest, heathland and arable farmland, threaded by river corridors. These diverse habitats support a range of fascinating wildlife.
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Books and guides
Assessing factors associated with changes in the numbers of birds visiting gardens in winter: Are predators partly to blame?
Author: Swallow, B., Buckland, S.T., King, R & Toms, M.P.
Published: 2019
11.10.19
Papers
Wind‐associated detours promote seasonal migratory connectivity in a flapping flying long‐distance avian migrant
Author: Norevik, G., Åkesson, S., Artois, T., Beenaerts, N., Conway, G., Cresswell, B., Evens, R., Henderson, I., Jiguet, F. & Hedenström, A.
Published: 2019
11.10.19
Papers
Road exposure and the detectability of birds in field surveys
Author: Cooke, S.C., Balmford, A., Johnston, A., Massimino, D., Newson, S.E. & Donald, P.F.
Published: 2019
09.10.19
Papers
Foraging ecology mediates response to ecological mismatch during migratory stopover
Author: Tucker, A.M., McGowan, C.P., Catalano, M.J., DeRose‐Wilson, A., Robinson, R.A. & Zimmerman, J.
Published: 2019
09.10.19
Papers