Black Grouse and Wading Birds

Description

Direct Award under the Contract procedure Rules of the Council .Black grouse survey to establish population size/distribution and compare with national surveys. Grouse foraging study. Black grouse breed poorly, recovery is dependent on improving breeding. Tagging a sample of birds allow investigation into brood rearing habitats and management for habitats. Local Nature Recovery Strategy priorities and measures OA 01:Biological recording to help inform nature recovery BR 2:Populations of Black Grouse are secured and their distribution increased BR 03:Further field surveys to establish more accurate mapping and monitoring BR 01:Known populations and lek sites are secured through land management BR 3:Populations of the waders are secured and distribution increased BR 02:Expand the distribution of waders by providing the right conditions for breeding/wintering birds ## Contract award