• RSPB Scotland’s approach to capercaillie conservation
    Capercaillie are one of Scotland’s most iconic birds but their population here is in serious trouble. Much has been written about the many factors that impact them; the species has already gone extinct...
  • Flippin' lek! How to watch capercaillie without causing a disturbance
    Flippin' lek! How to watch capercaillie without causing a disturbance A male capercaillie displaying by Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com) With the days lengthening and spring approaching it’s the...
  • My Capercaillie Story
    Molly Doubleday, RSPB Scotland's Capercaillie Advisory Officer, shares some of her knowledge of these charismatic creatures. My Capercaillie Story I am still relatively new to the Capercaillie world...
  • National Capercaillie Survey 2021-2022
    The capercaillie is one of our most magnificent yet elusive species, found only in Scotland in the UK within their preferred pine woodland habitat. Substantial declines have been recorded since the mid...
  • Getting conservation right for capercaillie
    The capercaillie is an iconic species of the Highlands, and although everyone loves them there is a lot of argument as to what to do for them and where. But, we need concerted action to ensure the species...