The document discusses the international context for the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme (SRMS). It notes the importance of consistent field protocols and robust data for species and site conservation across multiple geographic scales. The SRMS is used as an international model for partnership working and has contributed to and stimulated international raptor monitoring efforts, being described as "a jewel in the crown of British bird monitoring."

1. Raptor monitoring –
the international
context for SRMS
David Stroud

2. Contexts in conservation
Species – distribution, numbers, priorities…
Sites – evaluation
Multiple geographic scales

3. Evidence standards
Consistency
Critical importance
of field protocols
Robust data

4. International priorities &
contexts

5. Government owned data
• BLI populations to Article 12
1994
2000
2004

6. >2008: EU Article 12 reporting – owned by MS

8. CMS Raptors MoU
Loch Lomond, 2007
Abu Dhabi, 2008

9. CMS Raptors MoU
Loch Lomond, 2007
Abu Dhabi, 2008
Partnership working –
SRMS used as an
international model

10. Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme
Contribution to international monitoring
Stimulation of international monitoring
“A jewel in the crown of
British bird monitoring”