Long-term effects of rewilding on species composition: 22 years of raptor monitoring in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Researchers from BTO and the scientific department of Belarusian Chernobyl analysed 22 years of raptor population data from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) and identified the impact of reduced human activity on some of Europe’s rarest birds of prey. Their findings demonstrate the power of rewilding for supporting biodiversity, including the conservation of vulnerable species.

Drivers of change in mountain and upland bird populations in Europe

Mountain and upland regions harbour a high proportion of global biodiversity and have a high rate of endemism, but few assessments of environmental change have been conducted in these areas in compared with more accessible biomes.

Multi-taxa spatial conservation planning reveals similar priorities between taxa and improved protected area representation with climate change

Resilient protected area network enables species adaptation that mitigates the impact of a crash in food supply

New research led by BTO scientists has examined the effect of food supplies on Oystercatchers in Wales, showing how populations are affected by the availability of prey species, and underlining the importance of alternative foraging areas close by.

Development of a weak-link wing harness for use on large gulls (Laridae): methodology, evaluation and recommendations

New research from BTO has investigated the ways in which to optimise long-term GPS tagging in large gulls, so that sufficient data are collected while birds' welfare needs are met.

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