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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BirdTrends 2022
Author: Massimino, D., Woodward, I.D., Barber, L., Barimore, C., Harris, S.J., Leech, D.I., Noble, D.G., Walker, R.H., Baillie, S.R. & Robinson, R.A.
Published: 2023
The BirdTrends 2022 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.
15.02.23
Reports BirdTrends

Collation of a century of soil invertebrate abundance data suggests long-term declines in earthworms but not tipulids
Author: Barnes, A.E., Robinson, R.A. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W.
Published: 2023
This study identifies what could be a previously undetected biodiversity decline that potentially represents a significant conservation and economic issue in the UK.
14.02.23
Papers

Using species-habitat models to predict bird counts from urban development plans
Author: Cooper, J.E.J., Plummer, K.E. & Siriwardena, G.M.
Published: 2023
BTO research explores how best to integrate bird biodiversity within planned urban developments.
01.02.23
Papers

LifeCycle - Issue 11, Autumn 2022
Author: BTO / Multiple
Published: 2023
Celebrates the anniversaries of the CES and RAS schemes. It includes the results from the 2021 breeding season and contains articles on monitoring Knot, Meadow Pipits, seabirds, Blackcaps, Barnacle Geese and Woodcock.
25.01.23
Magazines Lifecycle

Evolution of female song and duetting in the Chaffinch (Fringilla) species complex
Author: Cooper, J.E.J., Garcia-del-Rey, E. & Lachlan, R.F.
Published: 2023
24.01.23
Papers
