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Confirming presence/absence of wildcat Wildcat Survey Methods - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Dr Keri Langridge Project Officer SWA Confirming presence/absence of wildcat Wildcat Survey Methods http://www.snh.gov.uk/about-scotlands-nature/wildlife-and-you/scottish-wildcats/ 1) Are proposals within wildcat range? 2) Are wildcat

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Confirming presence/absence

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Dr Keri Langridge Project Officer SWA

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Wildcat Survey Methods

1) Are proposals within wildcat range? 2) Are wildcat habitats likely to be affected?

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Field signs

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Den sites

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Detailed survey: Trail Cameras

No obvious sites to position a camera (scat, latrine, sett, food remains) Got to find a place where a cat will walk past a camera, regardless of bait. Landscape level approach!

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Micro-siting

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Pelage Scoring

Seven coat characteristics useful for determining a Scottish Wildcat from a Domestic Tabby cat

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