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 increasing importance of monitoring wildlife responses to habitat management
Author: Fuller, R., Marshall, M., Eversham, B., Wilkinson, P. & Wright, K.
Published: 2016
The authors argue for a more strategic approach to monitoring the consequences of conservation actions and for greater sharing of the results.
01.02.16
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Avian collision risk models for wind energy impact assessments
Author: Masden, E.A. & Cook, A.S.C.P.
Published: 2016
29.01.16
Papers
Colony size and foraging range in seabirds
Author: Jovani, R., Lascelles, B., Garamszegi, L. Z., Mavor, R., Thaxter, C. B. and Oro, D.
Published: 2016
29.01.16
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Mitigating the Impact of Bats in Historic Churches: The Response of Natterer’s Bats Myotis nattereri to Artificial Roosts and Deterrence
Author: Zeale, M.R.K., Bennitt, E., Newson, S.E., Packman, C., Browne, W.J., Harris, S., Jones, G. & Stone, E.
Published: 2016
29.01.16
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Real-time species distribution models for conservation and management of natural resources in marine environments
Author: Skov, H., Heinänen, S., Thaxter, C.B., Williams, A.E., Lohier, S. & Banks, A.N.
Published: 2016
15.01.16
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