Project wide news

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Jul 04

Support from Scottish Government for coordinated action for capercaillie

Read Lorna Slater’s letter to the Park Authority

Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Jul 04

Pioneering study complete into the genetic diversity of capercaillie in the UK

Read the full report from the RZSS WildGenes laboratory

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Jul 04

Capercaillie Lek Count Report 2023

See the full results from capercaillie lek counts in 2023

Lek It Be
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.

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