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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Bird Trends 2016: trends in numbers, breeding success and survival for UK breeding birds
Author: Robinson, R.A., Leech D.I., Massimino, D., Woodward I., Hammond, M.J., Harris, S.J., Noble, D.G., Walker, R.H., Eglington, S.M., Marchant, J.H.Sullivan, M.J.P., & Baillie, S.R.
Published: 2016
Trends in numbers, breeding success and survival for UK breeding birds.
01.01.16
Reports
BirdTrends 2015
Author: Robinson, R.A., Marchant, J.H., Leech, D.I., Massimino, D., Sullivan, M.J.P., Eglington, S.M., Barimore, C., Dadam, D., Downie, I.S., Hammond, M.J., Harris, S.J., Noble, D.G., Walker, R.H. & Baillie, S.R.
Published: 2016
The BirdTrends 2020 report is a one-stop shop for authoritative information about the population status of the common breeding birds of the wider UK countryside. The report is based on data gathered by the many thousands of volunteers who contribute to BTO-led surveys.
01.01.16
Reports BirdTrends
The effect of artificial lighting on the arrival time of birds using garden feeding stations in winter: A missed opportunity?
Author: Clewley, G.D., Plummer, K.E., Robinson, R.A., Simm, C.H. & Toms, M.P.
Published: 2015
Results from the 2014 Early Bird Survey show that birds arrive later to feed in gardens in areas with high levels of artificial lighting, whether in the town or country.
07.12.15
Papers
Do Siskins have friends? An analysis of movements of Siskins in groups based on EURING recoveries
Author: Senar, J.C., Kew, J. & Kew, A.
Published: 2015
25.11.15
Papers Bird Study
Dispersal and movements of Lesser Black-backed Gull in Europe
Author: Viola H Ross-Smith, Robert A Robinson & Jacquie A Clark
Published: 2015
17.11.15
Reports