Innovative Feeding Strategy Boosts Survival of Endangered Capercaillie

Diversionary feeding trials in Scotland show 83% increase in nest survival, offering hope for the rare bird's future.

Researchers used artificial nests and deer meat to divert predators from capercaillie eggs.
The trial was conducted across 60 square kilometers in the Cairngorms National Park.
The study found that feeding predators reduced nest predation without lethal control.
Forestry and Land Scotland and RSPB Scotland are now implementing this strategy.
This method provides a non-lethal solution to protect endangered species from predation.