Black grouse annual lek surveys in Argyll & Bute, 2002-2011

These data were collected to monitor population levels in the Argyll & Bute area as part of the Black Grouse Recovery Project. Priority sites were identified for Black Grouse <I>Tetrao tetrix</I> conservation in the Argyll & Bute area. These priority sites were identified by surveying known (both historical and current) leks in Argyll & Bute between 2002 and 2011. <br /><br /> The recovery project was funded by a partnership of Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Power and an award from the Esm饠Fairbairn Foundation. In 2008 additional survey work was organised and funded by RSPB. <br /><br /> Absence records are included, and denote areas that were surveyed where no black grouse were seen.