Comprehensive Ornithological Survey Services
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Advisory Service offers a range of professional ornithological survey services designed to meet the needs of landowners, conservationists, environmental consultants, and developers. With our experience and expertise, we conduct high-quality surveys that follow standard methodologies, as set out by leading conservation bodies including NatureScot, British Trust of Ornithology (BTO), Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM), Common Bird Census (CBC) and other reputable published methodologies such as that of Brown and Shepherd. Our team is fully committed to supporting conservation efforts, wildlife management, and land-use planning through precise, scientifically backed bird surveys.
We provide a variety of specialised bird surveys tailored to specific habitats and species, including:
- Breeding bird surveys
- Winter bird surveys
- Moorland bird surveys
- Wetland bird surveys
- Farmland bird surveys
- Woodland bird surveys
- Raptor surveys
- Black grouse lek surveys
- Red grouse surveys
- Vantage point (VP) surveys
- Protected species surveys
Bird populations, particularly those of upland and moorland species, face increasing pressures due to habitat loss, climate change, and human intervention. Understanding the distribution and breeding success of species such as waders and raptors is critical for effective conservation and management strategies. By documenting bird species in different habitats, we provide essential data for shaping future management practices and policies that support biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of land.
Our surveys are not just about data collection, they are about contributing to the long-term conservation and management of habitats that support some of the UK’s most iconic and vulnerable bird species. Whether you are managing an estate, working on a development project, or looking to support local conservation efforts, our bird survey services offer the evidence needed to guide decisions and actions for the future.