Books and guides

Books and guides

BTO publishes books, atlases and field guides for a broad range of audiences, from the interested birdwatcher to the active surveyor. Many of these are available to buy in our online store.

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Beyond birds: working across other taxa

Author: BTO

Published: 2017

One of the great strengths of the BTO is its volunteer networks, and the organisation’s expertise in working with and supporting volunteers delivers valuable monitoring outputs across a broad range of ...

06.02.17

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Understanding the impacts of wind farms on birds

Author: BTO

Published: 2016

BTO has been providing advice about the potential ornithological impacts of renewable energy schemes since the 1980s, with BTO scientists working to improve our understanding of the impacts of wind ...

13.12.16

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Bird Photographer of the Year 2016

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Published: 2016

This wonderful book includes a selection of the most stunning images from the winners and short-listed photographers who took part in the Bird Photographer of the Year award 2016. Bird Photographer of ...

20.08.16

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Garden Birds and Other Wildlife

Author: Kate Risely and Clare Simm

Published: 2016

Gardens are great places for watching wildlife and for learning more about the birds and other creatures within them. This new book brings together the latest information on garden birds, much of it ...

23.05.16

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Identification of European Non-Passerines

Author: Baker, J.K.

Published: 2016

This major guide improves on the original by now comprehensively covering 155 species, with descriptions of ageing and sexing methods, moult, biometrics and racial differences. It complements Lars ...

01.05.16

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Guests of Summer

Author: Theunis Piersma

Published: Summer 2016

Guests of Summer provides a fascinating insight into the lives of one of our most enigmatic and enchanting small birds - the House Martin.

22.03.16

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Collins BTO Guide to Rare British Birds

Author: Paul Stancliffe & Paul Sterry

Published: 2015

In a unique new collaboration, Collins have paired up with the BTO, bringing together the most authoritative and up-to-date information in this new field guide to the rare birds of Britain and ...

24.09.15

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