Bean geese on the Slamannan Plateau, Central Scotland between 1993 and 1995

This project investigated the distribution and habitat requirements of the Central Scotland flock of bean geese that use the Slamannan Plateau area, in the winters of 1993/1994 and 1994/1995. This flock of 130-140 bean geese is the only one in Scotland, and it is one of only two substantial flocks in the UK. The bean goose is a red data bird in Britain because of its localised winter distribution. The study also investigated geographical, location and habitat preferences of the geese, the sources and effects of disturbance, and the relationship between goose use and sward characteristics. This project is a collaboration between RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Bean Geese Action Group.