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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How do synchrony in survival and productivity influence abundance synchrony in European landbirds?
Author: Morrison, C.A., Gill, J.A., Buchan, C., Robinson, R.A., Arizaga, J., Baltà, O., Baltag, E., Cepák, J., Henry, P.-Y., Henshaw, I.,Karcza, Z., Lehikoinen, P., Jorge Lopes, R., Meister, B., Pirello, S., Thorup, K. & Butler, S.J.
Published: 2025
13.05.25
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Using ring (band) recovery data to examine the impact of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) on wild bird populations
Author: Johnston, D.T., Atkinson, P.W., Leech, E.I., Burton, N.H.K., Humphreys, E.M., Robinson, R.A., Blackburn, J.R., Blackburn, A.C., Brides, K., Boland, H., Burke, B., Daunt, F., Davies, J.C., Edwards, P.J., Furness, R.W., Holman, D., Redfern, C.P.F., Swann, R.L., Roper, P., Stansfield, S.D., Walsh, A.J. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W
Published: 2025
02.05.25
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Significant decline of a Common Buzzard Buteo buteo population during an outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI)
Author: Swann, R.L, & Beckmann, B.C.
Published: 2025
30.04.25
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Reduced breeding success consistent with effects of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) on raptors in Scotland in 2022
Author: Wilson, M.W., Beckmann, B.C. & Wernham, C.V.
Published: 2025
28.04.25
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Scientific support to the trial of Spoor AI at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre
Author: Brighton, C.H., Clarke, J.A. & Boersch-Supan, P.H.
Published: 2025
This report assesses the capability of a Spoor AI camera system with both mono-vision (single-camera) and stereo-vision capabilities for bird monitoring deployed at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay using both theoretical considerations and onshore and offshore field trials.
25.04.25
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