Studies
find 81 species on three Scottish grouse moors, including eagles and hen
harriers
By Auslan
Cramb, Scottish Correspondent
11:54AM
GMT 25 Nov 2015
Scotland’s
shooting estates are supporting a “vast range” of bird species, according to a
study of three prominent grouse moors.
A
total of 81 species have been found breeding or feeding on land managed by
gamekeepers, with some birds that are in decline elsewhere apparently making a
comeback on heather moorland.
The
birds identified include golden plover, black grouse, ring ouzel, golden and white-tailed
eagles, peregrine falcons and hen harriers. One estate also recorded a
significant rise in cuckoo numbers.
A
report by the Scottish Moorland Group looked at wildlife audits on three
properties and forms part of the year-long “gift of grouse” campaign which is
designed to highlight the benefits that moorland management delivers, according
to those involved.
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