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The Grouse Are Back
- 16 August 2019
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Coverhead did not shoot Grouse last season to conserve stocks. This approach worked and we got off to a good start on the 12th of August 2019. The Grouse are...Read Full Article -
Black Grouse Breeding Success in 2019
- 16 August 2019
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We pleased to confirm that we have had the first evidence of Black Grouse breeding success this season with the sighting of a Grey Hen(Female Black Grouse) with 7 well...Read Full Article -
Butterfly Numbers Boosted by Balanced Grazing
- 14 August 2019
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It's been a good year for Butterflies at Coverhead. Despite a very wet June the lower pastures abound with multiple species. We have noticed that a balanced approach to grazing...Read Full Article -
River Rewinding Starts To Show Benefits
- 14 August 2019
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The project to rewind, slow and restore the River Cover as it passes through Coverhead is well underway and starting to show benefits for fish and aquatic insects. By installing...Read Full Article -
GWCT Spring Grouse Counts
- 29 July 2019
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Grouse Counts Completed. Our spring Grouse counts have been completed by the GWCT and we are pleased to say that we shall be shooting this season. The wet and cold...Read Full Article -
Natural England Moves to 'Ban' Rotational Burning
- 17 April 2019
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Natural England have moved to 'ban' rotational burning on blanket bog severely restricting landowners' ability to effectively manage vegetation in the uplands. The reasons behind this move are complicated but...Read Full Article -
Not shooting in 2018 was the Correct Decision
- 17 April 2019
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In 2018 the very hot dry weather was a disaster for a lot of moorland ground nesting birds. There were simply very few insects to go round and the chicks...Read Full Article -
Free Range and Locale Produce - Roast Grouse
- 13 August 2017
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The 12th of August saw 9 novice shots graduate from the Coverhead Grouse Academy after completing a moorland lecture / conservation walk, safety brief and simulated Grouse practice on Sunday...Read Full Article -
2017 Grouse Season Sold Out
- 20 July 2017
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We are now sold out for the 2017 Grouse Season. It looks like it is going to be a memorable one with Grouse numbers on the up after two difficult...Read Full Article
