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Blackbird feeding on an ornamental rowan tree. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Official statistics for Terrestrial breeding birds

View and download official statistics publications relating to the index of abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds.

Current Official statistic:

Data from this statistic informs updates of the Scottish Government national indicator Increase the abundance of terrestrial breeding birds

Previous publications

November 2018 Official Statistic:

November 2017 Official Statistic:

Index of abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds, 1994-2016
December 2017 Official Statistic supporting data

November 2016 Official Statistic:

December 2015 Official Statistic:

Index of abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds, 1994–2014
December 2015 Official Statistic supporting data
December 2015 Official Statistic pre-release access

November 2014 Official Statistic:

March 2013 Official Statistic:

2012 Official Statistic:

2011 Official Statistic:

Related links

Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010

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