Assessing the relationship between foxes, game birds and predator control
We investigate the suggestion that gamebird release supports high fox population densities.
How economically viable is late-season shooting?
Released gamebird numbers decline throughout the season, making end-of-season shooting more unpredictable. This study investigates the financial impact such variable bird availability has on shoots.
We have commissioned a study with the GWCT to assess the economics of late-season shooting. The study will look at how the variability in the pre-shooting survival of gamebirds on large shoots can cause a mismatch between a fixed late-season demand for birds and their supply.
This unpredictable or short supply of birds can be a cause for uneconomic and excess releasing, as more birds are released than needed in order to offset years with poor pre-season survival. We hope that this study will provide insight into the financial burden of variable bird supply.
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Learning more about breeding woodcock populations in Northern Ireland
Given that British woodcock populations are declining, it is important to understand the population in Northern Ireland.
Review of evidence on the impact of gulls on wild birds in the UK
There is very little evidence of gull predation on ground-nesting birds and this review will help us identify areas to research.
