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Black grouse breed in the North York Moors after re-introduction

Black grouse translocated to the North York Moors in a bid to expand the range of one of the UK’s rarest birds have successfully bred and fledged a total of 12 chicks in their first breeding season. It is likely the first time in nearly 200 years black grouse have bred in the area. Occasional fem...

Grouse moors could hold conservation key for hen harrier recovery

Black grouse successfully translocated in bid to expand their range

Twenty black grouse have successfully been translocated from their stronghold in the North Pennines to the North York Moors by researchers from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) to help expand their range. Ten hens and ten cocks were caught at night during November and early Dece...

Courses to focus on predator control

‘Best practice’ training on predator control from the GWCT

Black grouse winter scene featured in GWCT’s 2024 Christmas card collection

This year’s Christmas card collection designed exclusively for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust features black grouse in a snowy winter landscape painted by guest artist Martin Ridley. Available from the GWCT shop, the collection also includes new designs by some of the country’s best ...

Free best practice training for ‘keepers and farmers on snaring and corvid control

Grouse chicks hatch earlier as temperatures increase

Hot summer makes it a record-breaker for rare black grouse chicks

Black grouse study highlights need for careful planning of forest expansion