Now is the time for us to show our support for woodcock

The British Woodcock Appeal

The coming years will be vitally important for woodcock. Donate today to help us to do all we can to support them.

Camouflaged, small and active at dawn and dusk, it’s no wonder that woodcock remained a mystery for so long. Throughout the past 20 years, members like you have made it possible for us to shine a light on this cryptic bird, which is now red-listed.

Thanks to our work, we now know that most of the woodcock we see in winter breed in Russia, Scandinavia or the Baltic states, but a small minority are resident birds that remain in Britain all year round. Recent surveys show that these British breeders are in trouble. However, it is essential that any decisions are made with robust evidence. When it comes to woodcock, as Defra acknowledge, we are the only organisation who can provide it. Your donations make that possible.

The coming years will be vitally important for woodcock. Donate today to help us to do all we can to support them.

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