BTO works with a wide range of partners and organisations in the private, third and government sectors to contribute to and co-author reports and other types of publications relating to UK bird population monitoring and nature conservation—these can be found below. For self-published BTO reports and publications, please see the BTO publications page.
Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme (SRMS) Annual Report 2023
This report (published 2025) summarises raptor population trends, species-specific accounts, and the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on raptors in Scotland. It highlights an increase in Hen Harrier numbers, monitoring gaps for certain species, and ongoing research into HPAI and Kestrel declines. The report also outlines plans to enhance coverage for robust trend analysis and better inform conservation policy.
Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme Report 2023
Author: Peniche, G., Challis, A., Beckmann, B., Wilson, M., Eaton, M., Stevenson, A., Stirling-Aird, P., Thornton, M. & Wilkinson, N.
Published: 2025
A summary of the activities and findings of the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme for the year 2023.
19.08.25
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Climate change and migratory species: a review of impacts, conservation actions, indicators and ecosystem services.
Author: Williams, J.M., Scott, S.E., Galbraith, C.A., Martay, B., Macphie, K.H., Hereward, H.F.R., Barton, M.G., Bowgen, K.M., Pearce-Higgins, J.W. & Robinson, R.A.
Published: 2023
This major report, prepared by BTO staff and colleagues at JNCC, surveys the evidence on the impacts of climate change on migratory species. It was launched on 10 December 2023 at the UN Climate ...
10.12.23
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Strategic study of collision risk for birds on migration and further development of the stochastic collision risk modelling tool ...
Author: Woodward, I.D., Franks, S.E., Bowgen, K., Davies, J.G., Green, R.M.W., Griffin, L.R., Mitchell, C., O’Hanlon, N., Pollock, C., Rees, E.C., Tremlett, C., Wright, L. & Cook, A.S.C.P.
Published: 2023
Report by British Trust for Ornithology, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and ECO-LG to The Scottish Government, Crown Estate Scotland and The Crown Estate.
01.10.23
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Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme Trends Summary 2009–2018
Author: Author(s): Challis, A., Wilson, M.W., Eaton, M.A., Etheridge, B., Kortland, K., Mattingley, W., Steele, L.D., Stevenson, A., Stirling-Aird, P., Thornton, M., Titherington, J., Wernham, C.V. and Wilkinson, N.I.
Published: 2022
This report presents trends for raptors in Scotland based on Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme (SRMS) data for the period 2009 to 2018. Trends cover breeding numbers and productivity (breeding success ...
07.11.22
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Climate Change and the UK's Birds
Author: Pearce-Higgins, J.W.
Published: 2021
In this report we show how climate change is already impacting the UK’s birds. Our internationally important breeding seabird populations and unique assemblage of upland breeding birds are already ...
04.11.21
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Implications of lowland broadleaved woodland management for the conservation of target bird species
Author: Broome, A., Fuller, R.J., Bellamy, P.E., Eichhorn, M.P., Gill, R.M.A., Harmer, R., Kerr, G. & Siriwardena, G.M.
Published: 2017
This research consisted of a literature review and field study which investigated woodland management for birds within lowland broadleaved woodlands in Britain. The research considered the effect of ...
16.06.17
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The avoidance rates of collision between birds and offshore turbines
Author: Cook, A.S.C.P., Humphreys, E.M., Masden, E.A., Band, W. & Burton, N.H.K.
Published: 2014
Report of work carried out by the British Trust for Ornithology in collaboration with the Environmental Research Institute on behalf of the Marine Scotland Science. Accurately estimating birds’ risk ...
03.12.14
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