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BTO publishes peer-reviewed papers in a wide range of scientific journals, both independently and with our partners. If you are unable to access a scientific paper by a BTO author, please contact us.

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Assessing drivers of winter abundance change in Eurasian Curlews Numenius arquata in England and Wales

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Published: 2022

BTO research, funded by the Curlew Appeal, investigated the factors affecting wintering Curlew abundance on estuaries in England and Wales. The findings suggest that short and long term trends in these local populations are not heavily influenced by local winter conditions on and around estuaries, indicating that the current declines are driven by factors that impact summer breeding success.

21.04.22

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Demographic variation in space and time: implications for conservation targeting

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Published: 2022

Researchers used ringing data collected from over 300 sites across Europe to assess variation in the breeding productivity and survival of 26 passerine species across space and time. The results suggest that targeting factors affecting breeding site productivity will result in more effective conservation outcomes than attempts to address variation in annual survival rates.

30.03.22

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Can citizen science provide a solution for bat-friendly planning?

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Published: 2022

Can gaps in our knowledge about the occurrence and activity of UK bats be addressed through the use of a citizen science approach? Can we use such an approach to support effective decision-making during the planning process, with opportunity and risk maps that can guide planning decisions and the location of mitigation measures?

25.03.22

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