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Burton, N.H.K., Banks, A.N., Calladine, J.R & Austin, G.E. 2013. The importance of the United Kingdom for wintering gulls: population estimates and conservation requirements. Bird Study 60 (part 1) : 87-101 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2012.748716)
Calladine, J. & Morrison, N. 2013. Diurnal and nocturnal ranging behaviour by moorland-breeding Short-eared Owls Asio flammeus in Scotland. Bird Study 60 (part 1) : 44-51 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2012.736471)
Chamberlain, D. & Pearce-Higgins, J. 2013. Impacts of climate change on upland birds: complex interactions, compensatory mechanisms and the need for long-term data. Ibis 155 (part 3) : 451-455 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/ibi.12070)
Chamberlain, D.E., Austin, G.E., Green, R.E., Hulme, M.F. & Burton, N.H.K. 2013. Improved estimates of population trends of Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo in England and Wales for effective management of a protected species at the centre of a human-wildlife conflict. Bird Study 60 (part 3) : 335-344 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2013.798258)
Chamberlain, D.E., Austin, G.E., Newson, S.E., Johnston, A. & Burton, N.H.K. 2013. Licensed control does not reduce local Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo population size in winter. Journal of Ornithology 154 (part 3) : 739-750 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1007/s10336-013-0938-3)
Crowe, O. & Holt, C.A. 2013. Estimates of waterbird numbers wintering in Ireland, 2006/07 - 2010/11. Irish Birds 9 : 545-552
Dadam, D., Clark, J.A., Robinson, R.A., Leech, D.I., Moss, D., Kew, A.J., Barber, L.J., Barimore, C.J., Blackburn, J.R., De Palacio, D.X., Grantham, M.J., Griffin, B.M. & Schäfer, S. 2013. Bird ringing and nest recording in Britain and Ireland in 2012.. Ringing & Migration 28 : 113-155 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/03078698.2013.872947)
de Lima, R.F., Dallimer, M., Atkinson, P.W. & Barlow, J. 2013. Biodiversity and land-use change: understanding the complex responses of an endemic-rich bird assemblage. Diversity and Distributions 19 (part 4) : 411-422 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/ddi.12015)
de Lima, R.F., Olmos, R., Dallimer, M., Atkinson, P.W. & Barlow, J. 2013. Can REDD+ help the Conservation of Restricted-Range Island species? Insights from the endemism hotspot of Sao Tome. PLOS ONE 8 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074148)
Dicks, L.V., Bardgett, R.D., Bell, J., Benton, T.G., Booth, A., Bouwman, J., Brown, C., Bruce, A., Burgess, P.J., Butler, S.J., Crute, I., Dixon, F., Drummond, C., Freckleton, R.P., Gill, M., Graham, A., Hails, R.S., Hallett, J., Hart, B., Hillier, J.G., Holland, J.M., Huxley, J.N., Ingram, J.S.I., King, V., MacMillan, T., McGonigle, D.F., McQuaid, C., Nevard, T., Norman, S., Norris, K., Pazderka, C., Poonaji, I., Quinn, C.H., Ramsden, S.J., Sinclair, D., Siriwardena, G.M., Vickery, J.A., Whitmore, A.P., Wolmer, W. & Sutherland, W.J. 2013. What Do We Need to Know to Enhance the Environmental Sustainability of Agricultural Production? A Prioritisation of Knowledge Needs for the UK Food System. Sustainability 5 (part 7) : 3 095-3 115 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.3390/su5073095)
Dicks, L.V., Hodge, I., Randall, N.P., Scharlemann, J.P.W., Siriwardena, G.M., Smith, H.G., Smith R.K., & Sutherland, W.J. 2013. A transparent process for 'evidence-informed' policy making. Conservation Letters View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/conl.12046)
Downie, I.S., Gillings, S. & Wright, K.M.H. 2013. Online data capture and engagement. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 48-63
Ebbinge, B.S., Blew, J., Clausen, P., G 2013. Population development and breeding success of Dark-bellied Brent Geese Branta b. bernicla from 1991-2011. Wildfowl 2 013 : 74-89 View Abstract
Franks, S.E., Fern 2013. The Long and the Short of It: No Dietary Specialisation between Male and Female Western Sandpipers Despite Strong Bill Size Dimorphism. PLOS ONE 8 (part 11) Link to Article (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079835)
Fuller, R.J. 2013. FORUM: Searching for biodiversity gains through woodfuel and forest management. Journal of Applied Ecology 50 : 1 295-1 300 Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12152)
Fuller, R.J. & Rothery, P. 2013. Temporal consistency in fine-scale habitat relationships of woodland birds during a period of habitat deterioration.. Forest Ecology and Management 289 : 164-174 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2012.09.035)
Fuller, R.J., Gillings, S., Lauder, A. & Crowe, O. 2013. Pattern and change in the British and Irish avifaunas over a 40-year period. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 115-147
Gillings, S. 2013. Data analysis and map production. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 66-87
Gillings, S. & Balmer, D.E. 2013. Interpretation of species accounts. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 149-156
Gillings, S., Balmer, D.E., Caffrey, B.J. & Swann, R.L. 2013. Survey methods and data sources. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 33-45
Gillings, S., Balmer, D.E., Swann, R.L. & Caffrey, B.J. 2013. Coverage and effort. Book title: Bird Atlas 2007-11: the breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland BTO Books, Thetford : 90-113
Graystock, P., Yates, K., Evison, S.E.F., Darvill, B., Goulson, D. & Hughes, W.O.H. 2013. The Trojan hives: pollinator pathogens, imported and distributed in bumblebee colonies. Journal of Applied Ecology View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12134)
Green J.M.H., Larrosac, C., Burgess, N.D., Balmford A., Johnston, A., Mbilinyi, B.P., Platts, P.J. & Coad, L. 2013. Deforestation in an African biodiversity hotspot: Extent, variation and the effectiveness of protected areas. Biological Conservation 164 : 62-72 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2013.04.016)
Gullett, P., Hatchwell, B.J., Robinson, R.A., & Evans, K.L. 2013. Phenological indices of avian reproduction: cryptic shifts and prediction across large spatial and temporal scales. Ecology and Evolution 3 (part 7) : 1 864-1 877 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1002/ece3.558)
Hardey, J., Crick, H.Q.P., Wernham, C.V., Riley, H., Etheridge, B. & Thompson, D.B.A. 2013. Raptors: a field guide for surveys and monitoring [3rd Edition]. The Stationary Office, Edinburgh
Harrison, T.J.E, Smith, J.A., Martin, G.R., Chamberlain, D.E., Bearhop, S., Robb, G.N. & Reynolds, S.J. 2013. Does food supplementation really enhance productivity of breeding birds?. Oecologia 164 : 311-320 Link to Article (DOI: 10.1007/s00442-010-1645-x)
Holt, C. 2013. The changing status of the Great White Egret in Britain. British Birds 106 : 246-257
Holt, C.A. & Fuller, R.J. 2013. An experimental assessment of the effect of deer on use of young coppiced woodland by Eurasian Woodcocks Scolopax rusticola in winter. Wader Study Group Bulletin 120 (part 2) : 124-127 View Abstract
Holt, C.A., Fuller R.J. & Dolman P.M. 2013. Deer browsing reduces habitat quality for a woodland songbird: evidence from settlement patterns, demographic parameters and body condition. Auk 130 : 13-20 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1525/auk.2012.12090)
Hulme, M.F., Vickery, J.A., Green, R.E., Phalan, B., Chamberlain, D.E., Pomeroy, D., Nalwanga, D., Mushabe, D., Katebaka, R. and Atkinson, P.W. 2013. Conserving the Birds of Uganda's Banana-Coffee Arc: Land Sparing and Land Sharing Compared. PLOS ONE 8 (part 2) View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054597)
Johnston, A., Ausden, M., Dodd, A.M., Bradbury, R.B., Chamberlain, D.E., Jiguet, F., Thomas, C.D., Cook, A.S.C.P., Newson, S.E., Ockendon, N., Rehfisch, M.M., Roos, S., Thaxter, C.B., Brown, A., Crick, H.Q.P., Douse, A., McCall, R.A., Pontier, H., Stroud, D.A., Cadiou, B., Crowe, O., Deceuninck, B., Hornman, M. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W. 2013. Observed and predicted effects of climate change on species abundance in protected areas. Nature Climate Change 3 : 1 055-1 061 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1038/nclimate2035)
Kaminski, P., Jzerzak, L., Sparks, T.H., Johnston, A., Bochenski, M., Kasprzak, M., Wiśniewska, E., Mroczkowski, S. & Tryjanowski, P. 2013. Sex and other sources of variation in the haematological parameters of White Stork Ciconia ciconia chicks. Journal of Ornithology View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1007/s10336-013-1016-6)
Kariuki Ndang'ang'a, P., Njoroge, J.B.M., Ngamau, K., Kariuki, W., Atkinson, P.W. & Vickery, J. 2013. Avian foraging behaviour in relation to provision of ecosystem services in a highland East African agroecosystem. 60 (part 2) : 156-168 View Abstract
Lehikoinen, A., Jaatinen, K., Vähätalo, A.V., Clausen, P., Crowe, O., Deceuninck, B., Hearn, R, Holt, C.A., Hornman, M., Keller, C., Nilsson, L., Langendoen, T, Tománková, Wahl, J. & Fox, A.D. 2013. Rapid climate driven shifts in wintering distributions of three common waterbird species. Global Change Biology 19 (part 7) : 2 071-2 081 Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/gcb.12200)
Linnerud, M., Saether, B.E., Grotan, V., Engen, S., Noble, D.G., Freckleton, R.P. & Robert, P. 2013. Interspecific differences in stochastic population dynamics explains variation in Taylor's temporal power law. Oikos 122 (part 8) : 1 207-1 216 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0706.2012.20517.x)
Maclean, I.M.D., Rehfisch, M.M., Skov, H. & Thaxter, C.B. 2013. Evaluating the statistical power of detecting changes in the abundance of seabirds at sea. Ibis 155 (part 1) : 113-126 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/j.1474-919X.2012.01272.x)
Morrison, C.A, Robinson, R.A., Clark, J.A., Risely, K. & Gill, J.A. 2013. Recent population declines in Afro-Palaearctic migratory birds: the influence of breeding and non-breeding seasons. Diversity and Distributions 19 (part 8) : 1 051-1 058 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/ddi.12084)
Morrison, C.A., Robinson, R.A., Clark, J.A., Marca, A.D., Newton, J & Gill, J.A. 2013. Using stable isotopes to link breeding population trends to winter ecology in Willow Warblers Phylloscopus trochilus. Bird Study 60 (part 2) : 211-220 Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2013.767773)
Musgrove, A.J., Aebischer, N.J., Eaton, M.A., Hearn, R.D., Newson, S.E., Noble, D.G., Parsons, M., Risely, K. & Stroud, D.A. 2013. Population estimates on birds in Great Britain and the United Kingdom. British Birds 106 : 64-100
Ndang'ang'a, P.K., Njoroge, J.B.M., Ngamau, K., Kariuki, W., Atkinson, P.W. & Vickery, J. 2013. Effects of crop diversity on bird species richness and abundance in a highland East African agricultural landscape. Ostrich 84 (part 1) : 33-39 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.2989/00306525.2013.775189)
Newson, S.E., Massimino, D., Johnston, A., Baillie, S.R. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W. 2013. Should we account for detectability in population trends?. Bird Study 60 (part 3) : 384-390 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2013.805729)
Ockendon, N., Leech, D. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W. 2013. Climatic effects on breeding grounds are more important drivers of breeding phenology in migrant birds than carry-over effects from wintering grounds. Biology Letters 9 (part 6) View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2013.0669)
Peach, W.J., Mallord, J.W., Orsman, C.J., Ockendon, N. & Haines, W.G. 2013. Testing assumptions of a supplementary feeding experiment aimed at suburban House Sparrows Passer domesticus. Bird Study 60 (part 3) : 308-320 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2013.809048)
Plummer, K.E., Bearhop, S., Leech, D.I., Chamberlain, D.E. & Blount, J.D. 2013. Fat provisioning in winter impairs egg production during the following spring: a landscape-scale study of blue tits. Journal of Animal Ecology 82 (part 3) : 673-682 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656.12025)
Plummer, K.E., Bearhop, S., Leech, D.I., Chamberlain, D.E. & Blount, J.D. 2013. Winter food provisioning reduces future breeding performance in a wild bird. Scientific Reports 3 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1038/srep02002)
Ross-Smith, V.H, Conway, G.J., Facey, R.J., Bailey, B.H., Lipton, M., Whitfield, S.A. & Ferns, P.N. 2013. Population size, ecology and movements of gulls breeding on Flat Holm Island. Birds in Wales 10 (part 1) : 7-21
Royan, A., Hannah, D.M., Reynolds, S.J., Noble, D.G. & Sadler, J.P. 2013. Avian community responses to variability in river hydrology. PLOS ONE 8 (part 12) Link to Article (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083221)
Smith, J.A., Harrison, T.J.E., Martin, G.R., Reynolds, S.J. 2013. Feathering the nest: food supplementation influences nest construction by Blue (Cyanistes caeruleus) and Great Tits (Parus major). Avian Biology Research 6 (part 1) : 18-25 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.3184/175815512X13530764553094)
Soanes, L.M., Atkinson, P.W., Gauvain, R.D. & Green, J.A. 2013. Individual consistency in the foraging behaviour of Northern Gannets: Implications for interactions with offshore renewable energy developments. Marine Policy 38 : 507-514 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.08.006)
Studeny, A.C., Buckland, S.T., Harrison, P.J., Illian, J.B., Magurran, A.E. & Newson, S.E. 2013. Fine-tuning the assessment of large-scale temporal trends in biodiversity using the example of British breeding birds. Journal of Applied Ecology 50 : 190-198 View Abstract Link to Article (DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12026)

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