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Mar 28

Birdwatchers, photographers and wildlife guides asked to Lek It Be this spring

A rally cry to protect capercaillie from disturbance this breeding season.

Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, female perched in pine tree near lek at sunrise, April
Oct 06

National survey results reveal UK capercaillie numbers are critically low

The latest national survey reveals a 51% decline in capercaillie numbers since 2016. Find out what’s being done to help.

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Oct 01

National Capercaillie Survey: FAQs

Find out more about the latest national survey to determine the size of the UK capercaillie population.

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Sep 26

Capercaillie Lek Count Report 2022

See the full results from capercaillie lek counts in 2022.

Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, male displaying surrounded by hens on lek at sunrise, April
Sep 23

Capercaillie Lek Count Report 2021

See the full results from capercaillie lek counts in 2021.

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Aug 21

What next for the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project? 

Read about the project’s achievements so far and what’s coming up over the next 12 months.

Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, female on ground at lek in pine forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Jul 28

Our response to online comments about the project

Read our response to recent online comments about the project and its work

Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, male displaying surrounded by hens on lek at sunrise, April
Apr 26

Police Scotland arrest man for disturbing lekking capercaillie

A statement from the project in response to an individual being charged for intentionally disturbing a capercaillie whilst it is lekking.

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Apr 10

Measures to save capercaillie outlined

Find out more about the new NatureScot report on capercaillie conservation and management.

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