Grouse 26/3/02
Here are a few pictures taken with a small digital camera on the day
unfortunately it doesn’t have huge zoom capability.
The purpose of this day is to count the potential breeding pairs of grouse in order to estimate the coming seasons population.
After the broods hatch, counts will be carried out once again for the
actual population.
During the day records are also made
of any predators seen or any dead birds found which may indicate predation or
disease.
Rob, Trevor & Stuart.
Sorrel locates and flushes a Cock and Hen.
Lunch break. Not often we can
sunbathe here in March!!!
(Andy, Rob & Trevor)
Mexican stand off. Sorrel points a cock Grouse
which
stands in full view looking at her.
This is my favourite photo of
the day.
Total count for the day 220 birds.