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Species/Populations Northwest Scotland Greylag Goose History The first complete survey of Northwest Scotland Greylag Geese was conducted in 1997, and is the only such survey to date. Aims Assess population size and distribution, and identify sites of key importance. Coverage Previous surveys have covered the area to the north and west of Glen Mor between Fort William and Inverness, and west Argyll as far south as the Kintyre Peninsula and on islands to the west. Frequency Every nine years, in late August. Methods A site-based survey, with counts in 1997 made at all known areas of suitable habitat. However, given the increase in both Northwest Scotland Greylag Geese and Re-established Greylag Geese since the previous survey, it is likely that the extent of the 2008 survey will be extended. Futher information about the 2008 survey can be found on the Scottish Greylag Goose Survey page. Results The results of the 1997 survey were published as follows: Mitchell, C, D Patterson, P Boyer, P Cunningham, R MacDonald, E Meek, JD Okill & F Symonds 2000. The summer status and distribution of Greylag Geese in north and west Scotland. Scottish Birds 21:69-77. Getting involved The Scottish Greylag Goose Survey will take place in summer 2008. Further details will be announced when they are available on the Latest News page. For more information, please contact the Waterbird Monitoring Unit at WWT Slimbridge. Resources CUDI Data requests Field ageing guide
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