Monitor the population and its impact on other
species
1
Species management option b1 non intervention
- Allow
natural processes to develop
- Monitor
the breeding population by counting apparently occupied nest sites
each year in early June
- Monitor
where possible the occupation of new sites where there may be
interaction with other species e.g. on the Wick Annual photographs
of some ledges would be an appropriate method. March counts are
also proposed.
2
Study and research option c2 specialist facility
- Promote
studies to determine productivity and recruitment.
-
Cooperate with studies to calculate adult survival rates.
3
Education and interpretation option d3 active
publicity
- By the
use of displays, reserve guides and species fact sheets describe
the expansion of the Fulmars range, population on Skomer and
general biology.
Note- this species now occupies ledges formerly used by
Guillemots (from 1946 photo of the Wick) and may now be preventing
their recolonisation.
