BTO Research Notes summarise our work in key areas of scientific research, often with a focus on policy or practitioner application. Providing an overview of the state of play in a given area, these brief notes are intended to inform partners, practitioners and a broader audience of interested stakeholders, including our members and supporters.
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How should static detectors be deployed to produce robust national population trends for British bat species?
Author: Stuart Newson
Published: 2017
There is growing use of full-spectrum bat detectors to survey bats and other taxa. When used in conjunction with call identification software and validation, these detectors have the potential to ...
16.11.17
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Modelled abundance and change in abundance of Red Deer and Roe Deer in Scotland from Breeding Bird Survey data
Author: Massimino, D. & Calladine, J.
Published: 2017
Responding to a request for information on the status of deer in Scotland, BTO researchers Dario Massimino and John Calladine analysed data on Red Deer and Roe Deer distribution and abundance, ...
15.11.17
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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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