Monitor the population and protect
colonies
1
Species management option b3 encouragement and
increase
- By
annual survey on standard cliff sections establish a mean number of
individuals present at the breeding sites.
- By
detailed survey at the "study plots" at South Stream, High Cliff,
the Wick and Bull Hole monitor these populations (c.15% of the
whole island) and relate to the whole island counts.
- Seek to
prevent disturbance to the colonies by boating activities, in
liason with MNR staff.
- In the
event of any oil or other pollution incident liase closely with
CCW, DWI' and other authorities and ensure so far as possible that
affects are minimised.
- In the
event of any oil or other pollution or other natural incident
monitor and record the numbers of affected birds around the
reserve.
2
Study and research option c2 specialist facility
- Promote
regular (c.10 years) studies of the breeding biology to further
understand the reasons for population fluctuations.
- Consider
any research request which might provide information of value
towards the conservation of the species.
3
Education and interpretation option d3 active
publicity
- Promote
by using displays leaflets and the island guide, greater
understanding of the breeding biology of the species.
- Describe
in the displays the effects of oil pollution on the
species.
