The research and monitoring programs we do are an important aspect of AWT’s work. The results of which provide us a better understanding of our wildlife and the impact we may have on it. It helps guide our conservation management plans and decision-making so we can ameliorate or mitigate any negative effects, maintain biodiversity and protect the natural environment.
The publications listed below include scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as technical and internal reports. Please note the annual reports for the island’s nature reserves and Ramsar site, including the five-year strategy and annual action plans can be found via the Ramsar page and the Reserves page.
Scientific Papers
Northern Gannets
Other birds
Other birds
Technical and Internal Reports:
Birds
Bats
- Bailiwick Bat Survey Report 2021 (5.5 MB)
- Bailiwick Bat Survey Report 2022 (6.03 MB)
- Bats’ winter activity survey 2019 (164.68 KB)
- Summer Bat Survey 2019 (2.42 MB)
Insects
- Butterfly Transects 2019 (827.64 KB)
- Dragonfly and damselfly survey report 2019 (121.73 KB)
Plants
- Bailiwick Eelgrass survey report 2019 (900.86 KB)
- Reedbed monitoring report 2019 (146.79 KB)
2022 Sour Fig Report
- 2022 Sour Fig Report.pdf (1.15 MB)
Reptiles
- The slow worm survey 2019 (828.37 KB)
Surveys of Reserves
- Phase 1 Survey of Reserves 2019 (863.56 KB)
Sand Dunes
- Sand Dune Extent Report 2025.pdf (1.13 MB)