4.5.8 Oystercatcher
Monitor population and survival
1 Species management option b1 non intervention
  • Census annually, prepare distribution map and nest record cards and submit cards to BTO.
  • By monitoring colour ringed individuals try to measure adult  survival rates. Maintain and enhance the colour ringed population
2 Study and research option c2 specialist facility
  • Encourage biological research, especially in relation to habitat preference ( to link with wider site studies).
3 Education and interpretation option d3 active publicity
  • Describe by provision of display boards the social activities of these noisy and conspicuous birds.
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