1 Species management option b2 control and monitor

• Monitor the population each year by full census using established methods
• Map the extent of the colonies each year.
• Monitor breeding success each year in a study plot on the Neck (by EGI under NCC contract) - see also study & research below.
• Monitor adult survival by colour ringing and observation (by EGI under JNCC contract).
• Describe where possible, the direct effects of LBB Gulls on other species of fauna and flora.
• Control gull colonies by agreed methods subject to annual review of policy and methods by management committee. The review to especially consider any population changes on the reserve and nationally.

2 Study and research option C2 specialist facility

• Promote studies of the breeding biology or at least more detailed recording of annual prodivity to understand more perfectly the population dynamics.
• Promote feeding studies of the adults at sea and on the mainland.
• Promote studies of the effects of the colonies on the vegetation. Especially to assess likely changes in response future changes in the gull population

3 Education and interpretation option d3 active publicity

• By displays, information leaflets and the island guide explain how the gulls have increased and their affect on other species. Explain also their breeding biology.