The desirable character of the grouse as game-birds has led to many attempts at their acclimatization, but usually these have been unsuccessful; the red grouse (Lagopus scoticus), however, the only endemic British bird, is naturalized in some parts of Europe.
Today, this dry raised fan of material supports a rich heath vegetation dominated by bell heath vegetation dominated by bell heather which is home to the Red Grouse.
Today, this dry raised fan of material supports a rich heath vegetation dominated by bell heather which is home to the Red Grouse.
The crags and moorland are suitable nesting and feeding areas for a variety of birds, including the peregrine, merlin and red grouse.
