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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Importance of Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis seed and garden bird-feeders for Siskins Carduelis spinus and Coal Tits Periparus ater
Author: McKenzie, A.J., Petty, S.J., Toms, M.P. & Furness, R.W.
Published: 2007
A 10 year mist-netting study was used to test the hypothesis that some species utilize supplementary food in gardens more often in years with poor cone crops than in years when crops are large.
01.01.07
Papers Bird Study
Factors influencing Willow Tit Poecile montanus site occupancy a comparison of abandoned and occupied woods
Author: Lewis, A.J.G, Amar, A., Cordi-Piec, D. & Thewlis, R.M.
Published: 2007
01.01.07
Papers
Cetti's Warbler Cettia cetti: analysis of an expanding population
Author: Robinson, R.A., Freeman, S.N., Balmer, D.E. & Grantham, M.J.
Published: 2007
01.01.07
Papers Bird Study
Guide to Identification & Ageing of Holarctic Waders
Author: A.J. Prater, J.H. Marchant, J. Vuorinen
Published: 2007
An essential reference book for all wader enthusiasts. Primarily aimed at ringers who have the opportunity to examine waders in the hand. It contains much information on identification and ageing, sexing and racial characters to aid birdwatchers in the field.
01.01.07
Books and guides
OLD Breeding Birds in the Wider Countryside: their conservation status 2007
Author: Baillie, S.R., Marchant, J.H., Crick, H.Q.P., Noble, D.G., Balmer, D.E., Barimore, C., Coombes, R.H., Downie, I.S., Freeman, S.N., Joys, A.C., Leech, D.I., Raven, M.J., Robinson, R.A. & Thewlis, R.M.
Published: 2007
01.01.07
Reports