Ghosts Of The Forest - Black Grouse Watch Events
12 March to 20 May 2011
Join RSPB Cymru for an intimate Date With Nature
Each spring Black Grouse perform their love dance – called lekking – in the hope of securing a mate for the breeding season.
Given the long term decline of the species, which was accelerated in the 1990’s, a recovery programme was put in to operation to maintain the presence of this remarkable bird. Having teetered on the verge of extinction, 2010 was the year of the comeback, with a 38% increase in numbers.
Sadly, given the rarity of this species, not many people have had the opportunity to see these magnificent spectacles in action. Now, thanks to RSPB Cymru you too can come along and see this amazing sight for yourself from a purpose-built hide in UPM Tilhill’s Coed Llandegla Forest in Denbighshire, North Wales.
The Date With Nature Black Grouse Watch events run on selected dates from March 12th – May 20th 2011.
Date With Nature is an RSPB scheme aimed at bringing people closer to nature.
This walk costs £6 per person, and an experienced guide is on hand to take you on the paths that weave through the forest to the viewing hide. The RSPB say that the 5:15am start is definitely worth while!
Telescopes and binoculars are on-hand to help visitors get the best view of the birds, plus a microphone will bring the strange bubbling and screeching calls of the lek even closer.
Booking for all walks is essential as places are limited to 15 per walk.
To reserve your place, please telephone RSPB Cymru on (029) 2035 3008 or email cymru@rspb.org.uk
For more information on Black Grouse visit: http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/blackgrouse/index.asp
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