2023

The partridge pair surveys are an essential tool for monitoring the population dynamics of the grey partridge, Perdix perdix, a ground-nesting bird found in the UK and across Europe, that we use as an indicator species for farmland biodiversity.

Help the industry defend and maintain sustainable practises by answering some questions about your approach to controlling rats and at the same time grab a chance of winning a £250 cash prize.

Last Sunday, the GWCT’s Head of Wildlife Recovery Dr Francis Buner held a talk about house sparrows in the church at Newton Valence in Hampshire. The talk provided lots of information about the house sparrow and gathered interest for a house sparrow box project, hoping to implement 50+ house sparrow boxes around the small rural village. The project aims to increase the local house sparrow population and also to allow us to study their population dynamics more closely.

How good is the Beretta SL3 Premium Shotgun?

The waders at GWSDF are keeping us busy! Following our previous update, we now have 50 lapwing nests and 12 oystercatcher nests, including a couple of second attempts. 

The Daily Telegraph recently reported that the RSPB is seeking contractors to undertake predation management as part of their efforts to protect curlews in Northern Ireland.

Please join us in Wales for some exciting events throughout May. Feel free to invite your friends, non-members are always more than welcome. Be quick though - places are limited!

On 5 and 6 July 2023, ADA, the association for flood and water management authorities throughout the UK, are hosting a unique working demonstration and exhibition highlighting innovations in sustainable water management and flood resilience.

The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust is very proud of its association with the Purdey Awards. The link between conservation and shooting that the awards highlight is precisely what GWCT is all about – conservation through wise use.