Black Grouse

Nationally this attractive moorland bird has become virtually extinct. The Otterburn Training Area provides a refuge for black grouse in Northumberland National Park.

The vigorous display of the cock birds is carried out on 'leks' which have been used by the birds for generations but you will have to be up early to witness this! Concern for black grouse has resulted in habitat improvements such as creating wet areas with cotton grass (one of their favourite foods) and new native woodlands.

To find out more about what we are doing to help black grouse please download our Species Action Plan: Black Grouse (152kb).

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