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Plummer, K.E., Dadam, D., Brereton, T., Dennis, E.B., Massimino, D., Risely, K., Siriwardena, G.M. & Toms, M.P. 2023. Trends in butterfly populations in UK gardens - new evidence from citizen science monitoring. Insect Conservation and Diversity Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/icad.12645)
Turner, R.K., Griffiths, R.A., Wilkinson, J.W., Julian, A., Toms, M.P. & Isaac, N.J.B. 2022. Diversity, fragmentation and connectivity in the UK amphibian and reptile data landscape. Biodiversity & Conservation Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007/s10531-022-02502-w)
Jewitt, K. & Toms, M. 2022. Into the Red. British Trust for Ornithology, Thetford, Norfolk ISBN: 978-1-912642-38-0 176pp £25.00
Hanmer, H.J., Boothby, C., Toms, M.P., Noble, D.G. & Balmer, D.E. 2022. Large-scale citizen science survey of a common nocturnal raptor: urbanization and weather conditions influence the occupancy and detectability of the Tawny Owl Strix aluco. Bird Study Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: /10.1080/00063657.2021.2019188)
Mike Toms & Stuart Newson 2019. Animals of the Brecks: Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians. Link to publication ISBN: 978-1-908581-98-3
Swallow, B., Buckland, S.T., King, R & Toms, M.P. 2019. Assessing factors associated with changes in the numbers of birds visiting gardens in winter: Are predators partly to blame? . Ecology and Evolution View at journal website (DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5702)
Plummer, K.E., Risely, K., Toms, M.P. & Siriwardena, G.M. 2019. The composition of British bird communities is associated with long-term garden bird feeding. Nature Communications View at journal website (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10111-5)
Lawson, B., Robinson, R.A., Rodriquez-Ramos Fernandez, J., John, S.K., Benitez, L., Tolf, C., Risely, K., Toms, M., Cunnigham, A.A. & William, R.A.J 2018. Spatio-temporal dynamics and aetiology of proliferative leg skin lesions in wild British finches. Scientific Reports 8 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32255-y)
Lawson, B., Robinson, R. A., Toms, M. P., Risely, R., MacDonald, S., Cunningham, A. A. 2018. Health hazards to wild birds and risk factors associated with anthropogenic food provisioning. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B View at journal website (DOI: /10.1098/rstb.2017.0091)
Mike Toms 2017. Flight Lines: Tracking the wonders of bird migration. BTO Books, Thetford, Norfolk Link to publication ISBN: 978-1-908581-77-8 224pp £25.00
Henrietta Pringle, Gavin Siriwardena and Mike Toms 2017. Informing best practice for mitigation and enhancement measures for Barn Owls. Research Report no. 692. British Trust for Ornithology ISBN: 978-1-908581-72-3 34pp £10.00 Download Report (PDF)
Clewley, G.D., Plummer, K.E., Robinson, R.A., Simm, C.H. & Toms, M.P. 2015. The effect of artificial lighting on the arrival time of birds using garden feeding stations in winter: A missed opportunity?. Urban Ecosystems 19 : 535-546 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007%2Fs11252-015-0516-y)
Plummer, K.E., Siriwardena, G.M., Conway, G.J., Risely, K. & Toms, M.P. 2015. Is supplementary feeding in gardens a driver of evolutionary change in a migratory bird species?. Global Change Biology 21 : 4 353-4 363 Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/gcb.13070)
Swallow, B., Buckland, S. T., King, R. and Toms, M. P. 2015. Bayesian hierarchical modelling of continuous non-negative longitudinal data with a spike at zero: An application to a study of birds visiting gardens in winter. Biometrical Journal Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1002/bimj.201400081)
Morrison, C. A., Robinson, R.A., Leech, D.I., Dadam, D. & Toms. M.P. 2014. Using citizen science to investigate the role of productivity in House Sparrow Passer domesticus population trends. Bird Study 61 (part 1) : 91-100 Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2013.874975)
Lawson, B., Lachish, S., Colville, K.M., Durrant, C., Peck, K.M., Toms, M.P., Sheldon, B.C. & Cunningham, A.A. 2012. Emergence of a Novel Avian Pox Disease in British Tit Species. PLOS ONE 7 (part 11) Link to publication View at journal website (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040176)
Lawson, B., Robinson, R.A., Colvile, K.M., Peck, K.M., Chantrey, J., Pennycott, T.W., Simpson, V.R., Toms, M.P. & Cunningham, A.A. 2012. The emergence and spread of finch trichomonosis in the British Isles. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 367 : 2 852-2 863 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2012.0130)
Lawson, B., Robinson, R.A., Neimanis, A., Handeland, K., Isomursu, M., Agren, E.O., Hamnes, I.S., Tyler, K.M., Chantrey, J., Hughes, L.A., Pennycott, T.W., Simpson, V.R., John, S.K., Peck, K.M., Toms, M.P., Bennett, M., Kirkwood, J.K. & Cunningham, A.A. 2011. Evidence of spread of emerging infectious disease, finch trichomonosis, by migrating birds. Ecohealth 8 (part 2) : 143-153 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007/s10393-011-0696-8)
Shaw, L.M., Chamberlain, D., Conway, G.J. & Toms, M.P. 2011. Spatial distribution and habitat preferences of the House Sparrow, Passer domesticus in urbanised landscapes. Research Report no. 599. ISBN: 978-1-906204-97-6 27pp Download Report (PDF)
Toms, M., Humphreys, L. & Wernham, C. 2011. Developing our Understanding of Biodiversity in Scotland's Gardens: the Role of the BTO's Garden Birdwatch. Book title: The Changing Nature of Scotland TSO Scotland, Edinburgh : 479-484 ISBN: 9.78E+12
Humphreys, E., Toms, M., Newson, S., Baker, J. & Wormald, K. 2010. An examination of reptile and amphibian populations in gardens, the factors influencing garden use and the role of a 'Citizen Science' approach for monitoring their populations within this habitat. Research Report no. 572. ISBN: 978-1-906204-81-5 43pp £5.00 Download Report (PDF)
Robinson, R.A., Lawson, B., Toms, M.P., Peck, K.M., Kirkwood, J.K., Chantrey, J., Clatworthy, I.R., Evans, A.D., Hughes, L.A., Hutchinson, O.C., John, S.K., Pennycott, T.W., Perkins, M.W., Rowley, S.A., Simpson, V.R., Tyler, K.M. & Cunningham, A.A. 2010. Emerging infectious disease leads to rapid populations declines of common British birds. PLOS ONE 5 (part 8) View at journal website (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012215)
Toms, M. 2010. Eagle Owls in Great Britain: an assessment of potential impacts. BOU Proceedings 2010 - The Impacts of non-native Species Link to publication
Toms, M., Humphreys, L. & Wernham, C. 2010. Engaging with biodiversity in Scotland's gardens: the role of the BTO's Garden BirdWatch. Book title: Proceedings of The Changing Nature of Scotland Conference, Perth, September 2009 Scottish Natural Heritage
Chamberlain, D.E., Cannon, A.R., Toms, M.P., Leech, D.I., Hatchwell, B.J. & Gaston, K.J. 2009. Avian productivity in urban landscapes: a review and meta-analysis. Ibis 151 : 1-18 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/j.1474-919X.2008.00899.x)
Chamberlain, D.E., Glue, D.E. & Toms, M.P. 2009. Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus presence and winter bird abundance. Journal of Ornithology 150 : 247-254 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007/s10336-008-0344-4)
Ockendon, N., Davis, S.E., Miyar, T. & Toms, M.P. 2009. Urbanisation and time of arrival of common birds at garden feeding stations. Bird Study 56 : 405-410 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1080/00063650902937313)
Ockendon, N., Davis, S.E., Toms, M.P. & Mukherjee, S. 2009. Eye size and the time of arrival of birds at garden feeding stations in winter. Journal of Ornithology 150 : 903-908 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007/s10336-009-0412-4)
Toms, M.P. 2009. Eagle Owls in Britain: origins and conservation implications. British Wildlife 20 : 405-412
Mike Toms, Ian & Barley Wilson 2008. Gardening for Birdwatchers. British Trust for Ornithology Link to publication ISBN: 978-1906204303 96pp £9.99
Chamberlain, D.E., Toms, M.P., Cleary-McHarg, R. & Banks, A.N. 2007. House sparrow Passer domesticus habitat use in urbanized landscapes. Journal of Ornithology 148 : 453-462 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1007/s10336-007-0165-x)
Gillings, S., Wilson, A.M., Conway, G.J., Vickery, J.A., Fuller, R.J., Beavan, P., Newson, S.E., Noble, D.G. & Toms, M.P. 2007. Winter Farmland Bird Survey. Research Report no. 494. ISBN: 978-1-906204-31-0 158pp £15.00 Download Report (PDF)
McKenzie, A.J., Petty, S.J., Toms, M.P. & Furness, R.W. 2007. Importance of Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis seed and garden bird-feeders for Siskins Carduelis spinus and Coal Tits Periparus ater. Bird Study 54 : 236-247 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1080/00063650709461480)
Toms, M.P. 2007. Are gardens good for birds or birdwatchers?. British Wildlife 19 : 77-83
Toms, M.P. & Newson, S.E. 2006. Volunteer surveys as a means of inferring trends in garden mammal populations. Mammal Review 26 : 309-317 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2907.2006.00094.x)
Cannon, A.R., Chamberlain, D.E., Toms, M.P., Hatchwell, B. J. & Gaston, K.J. 2005. Trends in the use of private gardens by wild birds in Great Britain, 1995-2002. Journal of Applied Ecology 42 : 659-671 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2005.01050.x)
Chamberlain, D., Gough, S., Vaughan, H., Appleton, G., Freeman, S., Toms, M., Vickery, J. & Noble, D. 2004. The London Bird Project. Research Report no. 384. ISBN: 1-904870-18-X 190pp £15.00 Download Report (PDF)
Chamberlain, D.E., Cannon, A.R. & Toms, M.P. 2004. Associations of garden birds with gradients in garden habitat and local habitat. Ecography 27 : 589-600 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1111/j.0906-7590.2004.03984.x)
Mike Toms 2003. BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch Book. British Trust for Ornithology ISBN: 1-902576-73-X 128pp £9.99
Toms, M. 2003. The BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch Book. BTO, Thetford
Toms, M.P., Crick, H.Q.P. & Shawyer, C.R. 2003. The status of breeding Barn Owls Tyto alba in the United Kingdom 1995-97: Project Barn Owl. Book title: Birds of Prey in a Changing Environment Scottish Natural Heritage, Edinburgh : 137-141 ISBN: 114973083
Chris Wernham, Mike Toms, John H Marchant, Jacquie Clark, Gavin Siriwardena, Stephen R Baillie 2002. The Migration Atlas: Movements of the Birds of Britain and Ireland. British Trust for Ornithology Link to publication ISBN: 0713665149 884pp £94.99
Toms, M.P. 2002. Two new inland records of Microlestes minutulus (Goeze) (Carabidae). The Coleopterist 11 : 68-69
Wernham, C.V., Toms, M.P., Marchant, J.H., Clark, J.A., Siriwardena, G.M. & Baillie, S.R. (eds) 2002. The Migration Atlas: movements of the birds of Britain and Ireland. T. & A.D. Poyser, London ISBN: 978-0713665147
Crick, H.Q.P., Shawyer, C.R., Siriwardena, G.M., Balmer, D.E. & Toms, M.P. 2001. The BTO Barn Owl Monitoring Programme: 1st Report: Pilot Year 2000. Research Report no. 258. ISBN: 1-902576-28-4 45pp £15.00 Download Report (PDF)
Toms, M.P. 2001. Project Barn Owl - evaluation of an annual monitoring programme. Research Report no. 177. ISBN: 1-902576-36-5 38pp £5.00 Download Report (PDF)
Toms, M.P., Crick, H.Q.P., & Shawyer, C.R. 2001. The status of breeding Barn owls Tyto alba in the United Kingdom 1995-97. Bird Study. 48 : 23-37 View at journal website (DOI: 10.1080/00063650109461200)
Toms, M.P. 1999. An atlas of migration. Book title: The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2000 Buckingham Press, Christchurch : 225-228
Toms, M.P., Clark, J.A. & Balmer, D.E. 1999. Bird ringing in Britain and Ireland in 1997. Ringing & Migration 19 : 215-255
Toms, M.P., Siriwardena, G.M. & Greenwood, J.J.D. (Part lll.A.1 written by Freeman, S.N. & Siriwardena, G.M.) 1999. Developing a mammal monitoring programme for the UK. Research Report no. 223. ISBN: 1-902576-19-5 313pp £20.00 Download Report (PDF)

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