With just over 500 capercaillie left in the UK, action is urgently needed to save this iconic bird. The Cairngorms National Park, which is home to 85% of the UK’s capercaillie population, is at the heart of current efforts. In this talk Carolyn will tell us about the five-year Capercaillie Emergency Plan aimed at boosting capercaillie numbers in Scotland and tell us how we can play a part in securing a brighter future for this remarkable species.

Meet up time is 10am at the main car park (free for RSPB members, otherwise £4.00 daily charge) SP194982 Follow signs from A4091 along Bodymore Heath Rd. and then unnamed road past the Aston Villa FC training ground Expect wintering wildfowl and finches, plus some returning waders Contact: outings@oos.org.uk Additional info: https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/middleton-lakes