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This is the first book to be written on this fascinating, severely declining species, the Black Grouse. Author Patrick Laurie's lively natural history is interwoven with his account of his on-going battle to reintroduce them on his farm in the Scottish Borders. His beautiful illustrations convey his passion for these vulnerable birds, so full of character, from their aggressive lekking behaviour to their desperate struggle to survive against nearly-impossible odds in modern Britain.

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Whichever background you come from, this is must to read as it covers so many basic questions, including the age-old quandary between the shooting world and conservation. - Highland News This beautiful book is a labour of love, with its lively text and striking illustrations by the author. - The Scotsman

Whichever background you come from, this is must to read as it covers so many basic questions, including the age-old quandary between the shooting world and conservation. - Highland News

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Patrick Laurie was born and brought up in Dumfries and Galloway, where he developed a love for birds and country sports from an early age. Educated at Shrewsbury School and the University of Glasgow, he obtained a degree in Scottish Language and Literature before embarking on a career as a freelance journalist. Over the past four years, Patrick has written for a number of magazines and journals on the subject of Scottish history, wildlife and country sports. Since 2009, he has written a monthly column for the Shooting Gazette and now contributes regularly to the work of the Heather Trust. Patrick lives in the Galloway hills with four ferrets and Scoop, an over-indulged black labrador puppy.

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