The Brecks Guides provide an affordable and informative introduction to the wildlife of the area. Pocket-sized, they are the ideal companions for a day out in the countryside. Drawing on the expertise of author Mike Crewe, this photographic guide provides a wealth of information on the flowers to be found in the heath and grassland habitats of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks. From familiar species like Ribwort Plantain and Garlic Mustard through to star species like Spiked Speedwell and Spanish Catchfly, the book covers all of the species you are likely to encounter in the area. It also highlights the best sites to visit. Climatic and soil conditions in the Brecks are such that a particularly notable assemblage of plants is found locally. Several species have their British headquarters here, while for others it is their only known location in the whole country. This handy guide will help you identify the special plants of the area, explaining how to distinguish them from more familiar species and directing you to the best places and times of year at which to find them.

The Brecks Guides provide an affordable and informative introduction to the wildlife of the area. Pocket-sized, they are the ideal companions for a day out in the countryside. Well established as a popular destination for birdwatchers, the area is home to some of Britain’s rarest and most sought-after species, with excellent birding possible throughout the year. This handy guide will help you identify the special birds of the area, explaining how to distinguish them from more familiar species and directing you to the best places and times of year at which to find them. Drawing on the expertise of author Su Gough, and using information from BTO surveys, this photographic guide provides a wealth of information on the birds to be found in the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks. From familiar species like Sparrowhawk and Tawny Owl through to star species like Stone-curlew and Nightjar, the book covers all of the species you are likely to encounter in the area. It also highlights the best sites to visit.

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 transform large-scale bat monitoring in the UK. However, there are several questions to be answered regarding how these detectors should be best deployed.

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, collected through the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey. This research note describes the derivation of maps of abundance and change in abundance for the two species, from the late 1990s to the present day, and illustrates recent changes in distribution and abundance.

This stunning new book brings together the latest research findings, delivered through an accessible and engaging narrative by the BTO's Mike Toms, with the wonderful artwork generated through the BTO/SWLA Flight Lines project. If you have an interest in our summer migrants, then you'll welcome this fantastic opportunity to discover their stories through art and the written word. By pairing artists, storytellers and photojournalists with the researchers and volunteers studying our summer migrants, we are able to tell the stories of our migrant birds, and the work being done to secure a future for them. Includes artwork by SWLA member artists Carry Akroyd, Kim Atkinson, Federico Gemma, Richard Johnson, Szabolcs Kokay, Harriet Mead, Bruce Pearson, Greg Poole, Dafila Scott, Jane Smith, John Threlfall, Esther Tyson, Matt Underwood, Michael Warren, Darren Woodhead and others.

The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today's modern digital imaging systems. Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 includes the winning and short-listed images from the competition, now in its second year, showcasing some of the finest bird photography, with a foreword by BTO President and head judge, Chris Packham. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to the BTO to support their conservation work. The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival. Copies of the third book of collected images are also available Bird Photographer of the Year 2018.

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 taxa, from deer and butterflies through to bats and bush-crickets. Many of those interested in birds and birdwatching are also interested in other wildlife, and the BTO recognises the contribution that its volunteers can make to our knowledge of habitats and wildlife. This note outlines recent BTO research, monitoring and partnership working involving other taxa.