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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Increasing crop heterogeneity enhances multitrophic diversity across agricultural regions
Author: Sirami, C., Gross, N., Bosem Baillod, A., Bertrand, C., Carrié, R., Hass, A., Henckel, L., Miguet, P., Vuillot, C., Alignier, A., Girard, J., Batár, P., Clough, Y., Violle, C., Giralt, D., Bota, G., Badenhausser, I., Lefebvre, G., Gauffre, B., Vialatte, A., Calatayud, F., Gil-Tenam A,, Tischendorf, L., Mitchell, S., Lindsay, K., Georges, R., Hilaire, S., Recasens, J., Solé-Senan, X.O., Robleño, I., Bosch, J., Barrientos, J.A., Ricarte, A., Marcos-Garcia, M.A., Miñano, J., Mathevet, R., Gibon, A., Baudry, J., Balent, G., Poulin, B., Burel, F., Tscharntke, T., Bretagnolle, V., Siriwardena, G.M., Ouin, A., Brotons, L., Martin, J.-L. & Fahrig, L.
Published: 2019
31.07.19
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Breeding bird assemblages supported by developing upland shrub woodland are influenced by micro-climate and habitat structure
Author: Calladine, J., Jarrett, D. & Wilson, M.
Published: 2019
17.07.19
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Avian malaria-mediated population decline of a widespread iconic bird species
Author: Dadam, D., Robinson, R.A., Clements, A., Peach, W.J., Bennett, M., Rowcliffe, J.M. & Cunningham, A.A.
Published: 2019
England’s House Sparrow population fell by 70% between 1977 and 2016, and this once ubiquitous species is now absent from many urban areas. New research involving the BTO has found evidence that malarial parasites may be linked to this species’ decline.
17.07.19
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Agri-environment effects on birds in Wales: Tir Gofal benefited woodland and hedgerow species
Author: Dadam, D. & Siriwardena, G.M.
Published: 2019
06.07.19
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Associations between gamebird releases and general predators
Author: Pringle, H., Wilson, M., Calladine, J. & Siriwardena, G.M.
Published: 2019
BTO research reveals that the release of Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges for commercial shoots may be boosting numbers of the avian predators and scavengers.
02.07.19
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